New Balkh Police Chief Takes Charge Despite Noor’s Opposition

General Abdul Raqib Mubariz took office as the new police chief of the northern Balkh province on Thursday despite strong opposition by former provincial governor Atta...

NSA Mohib Asks U.S. to Clarify its Strategy, Interests in Afghanistan

Afghanistan’s National Security Advisor Hamdullah Mohib, who addressed a ceremony at Hudson Institute in Washington DC, asked the United States to provide clarification on its long-term strategy...

Taliban Leader Mullah Baradar Optimistic About Peace

The Taliban political chief, who headed the Islamist militants’ delegation during the most recent round of peace talks with the United States, said on Thursday that...

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U.S., Taliban Make ‘Meaningful’ Progress in Fifth Round of Talks in Doha

Deputy Spokesperson for the U.S. State Department Robert Palladino has said the U.S. and Taliban representatives have had ‘meaningful” progress in the fifth round of peace...