Diplomacy

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  Diplomacy

  2020-03-19

  Khalilzad calls Afghan prisoner swap 'urgent' amid coronavirus crisis

  'Time is of the essence,' said US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad.

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  Diplomacy

  2020-03-11

  Afghan government agrees to release Taliban prisoners as UN backs peace deal

  The Afghan government said it would gradually release 5,000 Taliban prisoners on the condition of a reduction in violence, a proposal rejected by the militant group.

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  Diplomacy

  2020-03-10

  US denounces bid for parallel Afghan government as withdrawal begins

  President Ashraf Ghani was sworn in for a second term in Kabul, as his rival Abdullah Abdullah held a parallel inauguration just metres away.

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  Diplomacy

  2020-02-29

  US and Taliban sign historic accord, setting up path to peace in Afghanistan

  Intra-Afghan talks will begin March 10 and all US troops are scheduled to withdraw within 14 months -- if the Taliban keep their promises.

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  Diplomacy

  2020-02-26

  US eyes 'enormous political opportunity' as partial truce with Taliban holds

  So far, the number of Taliban attacks has fallen significantly during the reduction-of-violence period.

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  Diplomacy

  2020-02-21

  US, Taliban set date to sign peace agreement as partial truce begins

  A week-long partial truce will test the waters for the deal, which is set for signing on February 29.

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  Diplomacy

  2020-02-19

  Zabul residents call on Taliban to accept long-term ceasefire

  Women and youth also demanded that their rights and achievements remain preserved in any peace talks.

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  Diplomacy

  2020-01-22

  Grieving Afghans demand justice for Iran's downing of passenger plane

  Iran's Revolutionary Guard admitted mistaking the Ukrainian airliner for a cruise missile, and the families of the 13 Afghans killed in the incident are demanding justice and compensation.

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  Diplomacy

  2020-01-14

  European countries launch dispute process over Iran nuclear deal violations

  Iran has been scaling back its commitments and defying restrictions that it previously agreed to obey, said the diplomats.

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  Diplomacy

  2020-01-10

  Iran's new Quds Force commander under investigation by Afghan government

  Qaani purportedly tried to pass himself off as a deputy ambassador of Iran in order to conduct clandestine military affairs in Afghanistan.