Key Taliban Figures Killed In Afghan Army Operation
In the attack on Sunday, a dozen Taliban militants were reportedly killed, including the militant group's shadow governor for Kapisa province.
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'Drop By Drop': How Poetry Helped The U.S. Military In Afghanistan
From the Rough Translation podcast, the story of an Air Force captain who seemed to hold the key to turning around the Afghan war, and why everything went wrong.
U.S. Service Member Killed In 'Apparent Insider Attack' In Afghanistan, NATO Says
A U.S. service member was killed and two others wounded Saturday. Details of the incident, which is under investigation, were not immediately released.
Pentagon Questioned Over Blackout On War Zone Troop Numbers
The Pentagon has stopped reporting troop levels for Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria following President Trump's declaration that the U.S. would not talk about troop numbers in Afghanistan.
For Next U.S. Commander In Afghanistan, 'This Is About Protecting U.S. Citizens'
"I can't guarantee you a timeline or an end date" for the war, Lt. Gen. Austin "Scott" Miller, President Trump's pick to lead U.S. forces in Afghanistan, told a Senate panel on Tuesday.
Was Afghan Cease-Fire A Sign Of Hope?
Rachel Martin talks with Candace Rondeaux, a security analyst for New America, about a recent three-day cease-fire in the war in Afghanistan and what it means for peace talks.
Afghan President Extends Ceasefire, Despite Suicide Bombing
The attack, claimed by ISIS, disrupted a historic moment when national security forces were celebrating a temporary truce between the Taliban and national security forces.
Afghan Taliban Begin 3-Day Cease-Fire For Eid Al-Fitr
The holiday cease-fire — promised on both sides — is a rare act of goodwill. However, not all warring parties in Afghanistan are laying down arms.
Afghan Government Announces Temporary Truce With Taliban
Rachel Martin talks to Gen. John Nicholson, head of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, who supports a temporary ceasefire. Nicholson says while the ceasefire is temporary, it is significant.
Afghan President Declares Cease-Fire With Taliban — But How Will Taliban Respond?
The unilateral, temporary cease-fire set to begin next week marks one of Ashraf Ghani's biggest peace overtures yet. But after years of bloodshed, it's unclear if the militant group will reciprocate.