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Taliban surge in north Afghanistan sends thousands fleeing
July 13, 2021

Taliban surge in north Afghanistan sends thousands fleeing

CAMP ISTIQLAL, Afghanistan (AP) — Sakina, who is 11, maybe 12, walked with her family for 10 days after the Taliban seized her village in northern Afghanistan and burned down the local school.…READ MORE

Officials: Afghan delegation, Taliban to talk peace in Qatar
July 13, 2021

Officials: Afghan delegation, Taliban to talk peace in Qatar

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A high powered Afghan government delegation, which will include the head of the country’s reconciliation council, is to meet the Taliban in Doha to jump-start a long-stalled peace process, two Afghan officials said Tuesday.…READ MORE

Top US commander in Afghanistan relinquishes post
July 12, 2021

Top US commander in Afghanistan relinquishes post

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan relinquished his position at a ceremony in the capital Kabul on Monday, taking the United States a step closer to ending its 20-year war. The move came as Taliban insurgents continue to gain territory across the country.…READ MORE