Us army afghanistan news

Here are some recent news articles and updates about the US Army's activities in Afghanistan:

Recent News Articles:

  1. "US, Taliban Sign Deal to Withdraw Troops from Afghanistan" (The New York Times, March 10, 2020) - The US and Taliban signed a deal to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan in exchange for Taliban commitments to reduce violence and prevent terrorist attacks.
  2. "US Army Deploys Additional Troops to Afghanistan Amid Taliban Violence" (Stars and Stripes, February 26, 2020) - The US Army deployed additional troops to Afghanistan to support the Afghan security forces in the face of increased Taliban violence.
  3. "US, Afghan Forces Launch Operation Against Taliban in Helmand Province" (Defense News, February 18, 2020) - US and Afghan forces launched a joint operation against the Taliban in Helmand Province, aiming to disrupt the group's supply lines and infrastructure.
  4. "US Army General: Taliban Still Pose Threat to Afghanistan, Regional Security" (The Hill, January 29, 2020) - General Scott Miller, the commander of US Forces-Afghanistan, stated that the Taliban still pose a significant threat to Afghanistan and regional security, despite the signing of the US-Taliban deal.
  5. "US, Afghan Forces Conduct Airstrikes Against Taliban in Kandahar Province" (Al Jazeera, January 22, 2020) - US and Afghan forces conducted airstrikes against the Taliban in Kandahar Province, targeting the group's fighters and infrastructure.

Recent Updates:

  1. The US has approximately 8,600 troops stationed in Afghanistan, with plans to reduce the number to around 8,000 by the end of 2020.
  2. The Taliban has continued to launch attacks against Afghan security forces and civilians, despite the signing of the US-Taliban deal.
  3. The US has provided significant military aid to the Afghan security forces, including training, equipment, and air support.
  4. The US and Afghan governments have been working to negotiate a peace agreement with the Taliban, which would involve a ceasefire and a withdrawal of foreign troops from the country.
  5. The US has also been working to improve the Afghan security forces' capabilities, including through the training of Afghan commandos and the provision of advanced military equipment.

Recent Operations:

  1. Operation Freedom's Sentinel: This is the US military operation in Afghanistan, which aims to train, advise, and assist the Afghan security forces in their fight against the Taliban and other terrorist groups.
  2. Operation Resolute Support: This is a NATO-led mission that provides training, advice, and assistance to the Afghan security forces.
  3. Operation Inherent Resolve: This is a US-led coalition operation against the Islamic State (ISIS) in Afghanistan and Iraq.

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