Kabul plans to free 100 more Taliban
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid says step is inadequate.
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Afghan govt releases 100 Taliban prisoners
Taliban say they have yet to verify if those released are on list they handed over to Washington during negotiations.
Taliban break off talks with Afghan govt on prisoner exchange
"The release of prisoners is being delayed under one pretext or the other," says Taliban spokesman.
Afghan women must play ‘crucial’ role in Taliban talks, says legislator
"It is time women start playing their role as peace builders,” says lawmaker Fawzia Koofi.
100 fighters to be set free soon, says Taliban spokesman
Afghan officials, militants’ representatives hold face-to-face talks.
Taliban team arrives in Kabul to monitor prisoner release
Progress is being made, says US State Secretary Mike Pompeo.
Dozens of Afghan forces killed in two Taliban attacks: Kabul
Militants have not claimed responsibility for strikes.
Afghan govt names negotiating team for talks with Taliban
Team was supposed to be unveiled weeks ago, with “intra-Afghan” talks with Taliban meant to start on March 10 in Oslo.
25 dead in attack on Sikh temple in Kabul
Pakistan condemns attack.
US to reduce Afghan aid by $1 billion after Pompeo fails to break impasse
The US state secretary has indicated that the aid cuts could be cancelled if Ghani and Abdullah come to an agreement.
Pompeo visits Kabul in bid to break political deadlock
The visit came just a day after the Afghan government and Taliban held their first discussion on prisoner exchanges.
Uncertain Afghan endgame
Delay in starting intra-Afghan talks increases the risk of the Doha peace plan being derailed.
US calls for ‘urgent’ Afghan prisoner swap amid coronavirus
The call comes as Afghanistan confirms 22 cases and fears arise over return of thousands of Afghans from Iran.
Afghanistan: What lies ahead?
Despite an improved scenario, will an intra-Afghan dialogue commence with a ceasefire and be concluded within 100 days?
Kabul delays Taliban prisoner release plan
Ghani recently announced authorities would free 1,500 militants as a “gesture of goodwill” before negotiations begin.
Pakistan has a ‘very important’ role in implementing Doha accord: US general
Gen Kenneth McKenzie hopes Taliban will fulfil commitments.
Pakistan offers help for peace in Afghanistan
“Collaborative approach and patience can help overcome all challenges," says Chief of Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa.
US starts troop pullout, seeks end to Afghan leaders’ feud
US military says it has begun its “conditions-based reduction of forces to 8,600 over 135 days.”
UN, West link support for future Afghan govt to HR compliance
Document is signed by the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, the United Kingdom, the UN and the US.
Rockets mar Ghani’s swearing-in as rival inaugurates self
PM Imran greets Ghani, looks forward to working with him.
Mechanism reached for release of Taliban inmates, says Ashraf Ghani
Ghani's remarks come after taking oath as president for another five-year term.
Rival Afghan 'presidents' swear themselves in amid blasts, gunfire
US special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad has been holding talks with Ghani and Abdullah to arrive at a solution.
Analysing the US-Taliban pact
The split in Kabul permits for no united front.
Rival presidential ceremonies jeopardise talks, say Taliban
Provincial council member, two bodyguards killed in Kabul.
US, Russia not to accept ‘Islamic emirate’ in Afghanistan
Taliban vow to restore ‘Islamic’ govt that existed before US forces toppled their rule.
Taliban may not honour Doha deal, says US intel
"They have no intention of abiding by their agreement," says one official.
Taliban could ‘possibly’ seize power after US leaves, warns Trump
Trump says the Afghan government’s ability to defend itself from the guerrillas after US forces pull out was unknown.
Pakistani Taliban’s future
Distancing themselves from TTP groups would be a challenge for the Afghan Taliban.
US urges halt to Afghan violence, puts faith in Taliban
"The upsurge in violence in parts of Afghanistan over the last couple days is unacceptable," says Pompeo.
Afghan war crimes probe must go ahead, say International Criminal Court judges
The ruling paves the way for a full-blown probe, including looking into possible atrocities committed by US forces.