Afghanistan news in taliban and the united states
Here are some recent news articles and updates on the situation in Afghanistan, focusing on the Taliban and the United States:
Taliban-US Peace Talks
- The Taliban and the United States have been engaged in peace talks since 2018, with the goal of ending the 18-year war in Afghanistan. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- In February 2020, the two sides signed a deal, known as the Doha Agreement, which paved the way for the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan in exchange for the Taliban's commitment to reduce violence and prevent terrorist attacks. (Source: The New York Times)
- However, the Taliban has been accused of not fully implementing the agreement, and the US has criticized the group for not doing enough to prevent attacks on its troops and Afghan forces. (Source: Reuters)
US Troop Withdrawal
- In October 2020, the US announced that it would withdraw its remaining 2,500 troops from Afghanistan by May 2021. (Source: The Washington Post)
- However, the withdrawal process has been slow, and the US has maintained a presence in the country to support Afghan forces and prevent a Taliban takeover. (Source: CNN)
- In February 2021, the US and the Taliban agreed to extend the deadline for the withdrawal of US troops until September 2021. (Source: The Guardian)
Taliban Violence
- Despite the peace deal, the Taliban has continued to carry out attacks on Afghan forces and civilians, leading to concerns about the group's commitment to peace. (Source: The New York Times)
- In January 2021, the Taliban launched a wave of attacks on Afghan cities, including the capital Kabul, killing dozens of people and wounding many more. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The US has accused the Taliban of not doing enough to prevent these attacks and has threatened to re-evaluate its relationship with the group if the violence continues. (Source: Reuters)
Afghanistan's Political Crisis
- Afghanistan is currently facing a political crisis, with the government and the Taliban at odds over the country's future. (Source: The Guardian)
- The Taliban has refused to recognize the government of President Ashraf Ghani, which it sees as illegitimate. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The crisis has led to concerns about the stability of the country and the potential for a civil war. (Source: The New York Times)
International Response
- The international community has been watching the situation in Afghanistan with concern, with many countries calling for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. (Source: The Guardian)
- The United Nations has called for a ceasefire and for the Taliban to engage in meaningful talks with the government. (Source: UN News)
- The European Union has also called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict and has offered to support the Afghan government in its efforts to stabilize the country. (Source: EU News)