Afghanistan
As US-Pakistani relations sink, nations try to figure out ‘a new normal’
As US-Pakistani relations sink, nations try to figure out ‘a new normal’
Afghanistan – Regional powers seen behind escalating unrest
The Afghan Taliban published a “proclamation of victory” on their Voice of Jihad website as the murky progression of negotiations between the US and the Taliban continues to unfold.
Afghan War Reflects Changes in Air War
Afghan militant leader ‘ready for talks’
The report is unconfirmed. Pakistani officials said radio chatter among Taliban fighters indicates he is dead.
Nuristan Governor Urges Operation against Insurgents
Taliban sincere about talks with US: Zaeef
Pakistan seeks Afghan talks over Taliban: official
Pakistan Taliban leader reported dead in US strike
There’s more to peace than Taliban
US intelligence report on Afghanistan sees stalemate
Ahmed Jan Wazir and Fazl Rabi serve as key commanders in the Haqqani Network and have ties to the Taliban. Wazir was appointed by Taliban and al Qaeda fighters to command operations in Ghazni province.
Opium Revenue Rises 133% in 2011
Afghan boy suicide bombers tell how they are brainwashed into believing they will survive
From Prison To Kabul’s Presidential Palace
Pakistan – Women in tribal areas still live in fear
NATO Envoy Calls for Afghan-led Peace Talks
US ‘agrees in principle’ to swap Taliban fighters for Bowe Bergdahl
Pakistan’s intelligence agencies ‘should have parliamentary scrutiny’
Taliban Statement Highlights Challenge of Peace Effort
Pakistan – Mansoor Ijaz blamed Kayani over Osama bin Laden after Abbottabad raid
Sayed Fazuldin Agha was the district governor of Panjwai, a former Taliban bastion in Kandahar. He was instrumental in reconciling local Taliban groups with the Afghan government.
The Taliban insist that the proposed office in Qatar is to be used to conduct a prisoner exchange and educate the international community.
Taliban say Marine abuse tape won’t hurt Afghanistan talks
Against Odds, Path Opens Up for US-Taliban Talks
The strike is the second in North Waziristan in two days, and signals that the moratorium on the drone program has been lifted.
The Haqqani Network continues to expand its area of operations throughout Afghanistan.
Af-Pak Spats Spread to Singapore
US drone strike in Pakistan ends six-week pause; 4 dead