Afghan Taliban

Ahead of an upcoming release of Taliban detainees held in Afghan prisons, the insurgent group warned the government in Kabul on Tuesday against any attacks on those released

The administration of President Ashraf Ghani on Wednesday released 100 low-risk Taliban prisoners who had vowed never to return to the battlefield

According to Associated Press, the Trump administration further threatened further reductions in all forms of cooperation after the country's rival leaders failed to agree on forming a new government.

Hundreds of people had assembled at two venues inside the presidential palace complex to watch the swearing-in ceremonies for President Ashraf Ghani and challenger Abdullah Abdullah

Several prominent political leaders escaped the ceremony unhurt, including Abdullah Abdullah, the country's chief executive and a top contender in last year's presidential election

The row has highlighted the tough road ahead, with the Taliban's decision to end a partial truce Monday complicating matters further

The new deal would see the two sides agree to the withdrawal of thousands of US troops from Afghanistan in return for insurgent guarantees

The deal would allow for the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan. The US has lost over 2,400 soldiers in Afghanistan since late 2001

The United States and the Taliban have been engaged in talks to facilitate a political settlement to end the conflict in Afghanistan and reduce US presence in the region

The president said the US had made tremendous progress over the past six months and had been drawing down its troops at the same time.

Two Taliban officials told Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty on Sunday that the swap took place earlier in the day, but they did not disclose the location

A high-level Taliban delegation met Qureshi as part of a push to revive the Afghan peace process stalled after US President Donald Trump abruptly declared the talks with the rebel group 'dead'

The deal called for a gradual withdrawal of the remaining 14,000 American troops over 16 months, with about 5,000 of them leaving within 135 days

Pompeo was responding to a question from farmers after his address at the "Future Farmers of America" event in Iowa

In a series of tweets after six days of talks with the Taliban representatives, Special US Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad said US has made 'significant progress'

The Pentagon has not been asked to prepare for a full withdrawal from Afghanistan, said acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan

The General Assembly held its annual debate on the situation in Afghanistan during which it adopted a resolution by a recorded vote of 124 in favour to none against, with three abstentions

"India supports all efforts at peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan that will preserve unity and plurality, and bring security, stability and prosperity to the country," said MEA

President Ashraf Ghani on Friday expressed hope that the ceasefire would make way for a lengthier halt in the fighting