Afghanistan
Taliban welcome complete withdrawal of US troops
Taliban welcome complete withdrawal of US troops
Civil War threatens Afghanistan as NATO prepares to leave
Afghan Containers Still Stranded in Pakistan, Iran
US drone strikes in Pakistan on rise for 2013
US Commander General Allen has made his recommendations. President Obama is considering his decision.
Afghan Amnesty Program Falls Short, Leaving Ex-Insurgents Regretful and Angry
The Taliban killed a US soldier in an attack in the east. Special operations forces killed an Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan facilitator and captured several Taliban commanders.
Concerns over Iran’s influence in Afghan media agencies
Pak-Afghan border: Tribesmen flay travel document stipulation
Pakistanis trucking NATO supplies to Afghanistan go on strike
Afghans say total US pullout would trigger disaster
The Taliban killed three policemen in Nangarhar. More than 250 policemen were “poisoned” in Balkh.
In Old Taliban Strongholds, Qualms About What Lies Ahead
The Obama administration hasn’t ruled out a full withdrawal from Afghanistan. An Afghan soldier killed a British soldier and wounded six more in Helmand. ISAF killed three “militants,” including two “foreigners,” in an airstrike in Kunar.
Stanley McChrystal criticises reliance on drones as strikes hit Pakistan
Two compounds were hit in the Mir Ali area. The US has now launched six strikes in Pakistan so far this year.
News Analysis: Will Taliban release lead to Afghan national reconciliation?
Kajaki Dam Will Not Finish Before 2015: Officials
Kabul to Seek More Control Over US Aid
Afghan policy debate fueled White House, Pentagon mistrust: book
A pair of Taliban suicide bombers killed five people in an attack on a tribal meeting at the Spin Boldak district center in Kandahar. Security forces captured several Taliban commanders and fighters.
The Taliban claimed credit for an attack on tribal leaders at the district center in Kandahar’s Spin Boldak. The Mullah Dadullah Front likely carried out the suicide bombings.
Hebrew treasure found in Afghanistan
McChrystal takes blame for Rolling Stone article
Freedom of Taliban to boost insurgency in Afghanistan
Pakistan Closes Torkham Border Again
The Afghan Taliban said they reject any security agreement that allows “even a single American soldier” to remain in country. “War and destruction will continue in the region” if US forces stay in Afghanistan after 2014.
Pakistan condemns drone attacks in Waziristan
The Afghan government released 250 Taliban fighters from prison as part of a reconciliation effort. The US indicated that it will deploy less than 10,000 troops to Afghanistan after 2014.
Afghan peace process and the transitional justice