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President Ashraf Ghani flees Afghanistan after Taliban fighters enter Kabul
Kabul remains relatively calm amidst the Taliban takeover, while US forces evacuate all diplomatic staff
Aug 15, 2021
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Iran, Afghanistan efforts to revive drought-stricken wetlands ‘too slow’
The Hamoun wetlands used to provide both countries with vital water resources but have dried up due to a multitude of factors
Apr 04, 2022
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Afghanistan’s embassies set to shut down as humanitarian crisis deepens
A majority of Afghan ambassadors abroad have refused to recognize the Taliban government
Mar 14, 2022
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Russia hosts Taliban leaders, representatives from nine other countries for summit on Afghanistan
Participants backed a call by the Taliban for the UN to convene a donor conference to help the country avert an economic collapse
Oct 20, 2021
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Afghanistan’s Central Bank seizes $12.4 million in cash and gold from former officials
Concerns grow in Afghanistan that financial institutions are running out of money
Sep 16, 2021
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How the US plans to re-insert itself into Afghanistan
Scrambling to find its footing in the aftermath of its disastrous Kabul exit, the United States has launched three diplomatic tracks with various allies to finagle its way back into crafting Afghanistan's future.
Aug 23, 2021
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Afghanistan welcomes NATO proposal to set up training academy
News comes as fighting between Afghani forces and the Taliban intensify outside major cities
Aug 03, 2021
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The contest to secure a post-US Afghanistan intensifies
As the US exits Afghanistan, regional states are moving in to fill the vacuum and set things right.
Aug 02, 2021
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US General declines to say if US airstrikes will continue in Afghanistan after troops exit
The head of operations in Afghanistan claims recent airstrikes have had a "good effect."
Jul 28, 2021
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Night-time curfew imposed in Afghanistan to limit Taliban’s encroachment
Kabul imposes a curfew on Afghanistan after the Taliban call for the removal of Ashraf Ghani.
Jul 25, 2021
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At least five killed in shootout between Taliban and ISIS gunmen in Kabul
Taliban police launched a raid against ISIS elements in the Karete Sakhi district, a Shia majority neighborhood in Kabul
Aug 04, 2022
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Taliban parades US-made arsenal during military ceremony in Kabul
The arsenal left behind after Washington's hasty retreat from Afghanistan has aided in the creation of a standing army for the Taliban
Nov 15, 2021
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Taliban launches offensive against National Resistance Front in Panjshir Valley
The Taliban has called for the NRF to surrender without bloodshed
Sep 02, 2021
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Peace talks stall between Taliban and Panjshir resistance: Report
Resistance leaders in Panjshir allegedly disagree with the Taliban's plan for a future government
Aug 27, 2021
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Taliban opens up Helmand River to drought-affected eastern Iran: Report
Iran's arid Sistan and Baluchestan province regains access to water
Aug 26, 2021
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Afghan leaders meet with Taliban commander to discuss government formation
Exiled Taliban leaders making their return after 20 years of exile
Aug 18, 2021
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UAE confirms exiled Afghan President in Abu Dhabi ‘on humanitarian grounds’
Calls for Ghani's arrest grow as he allegedly stole funds from the national treasury before fleeing Afghanistan
Aug 18, 2021
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Taliban offers general amnesty, asks women to join government structure
Relative calm across Afghanistan two days after exiled President Ashraf Ghani fled the nation
Aug 17, 2021
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US officials: Taliban will not have access to Afghan reserves held in the US
Afghanistan holds $9.4 billion in reserves, most of it outside the country
Aug 16, 2021
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Afghan President escaped Kabul in helicopter packed with cash: Report
The exiled head of state was forced to leave some bags filled with cash at the tarmac
Aug 16, 2021
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Taliban reaches Kabul’s outskirts, gains control of two more provinces
US scrambles to evacuate diplomatic staff and destroy "sensitive documents"
Aug 14, 2021
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Afghan government offers Taliban power-sharing deal
President Ashraf Ghani calls for an end to violence
Aug 12, 2021
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