‘They lied to us’: Those left in Afghanistan say U.S. broke promises
Hundreds of American citizens and green card holders are stranded in the Afghan capital.
The last American troop leaves Afghanistan
Thousands of troops had spent a harrowing two weeks protecting the airlift of tens of thousands of Afghans, Americans and others seeking to escape a country once again ruled by Taliban militants.
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‘Why did the U.S. lose in Afghanistan?’ A new book explores decades of mistakes
The U.S. may have done more harm than good in Afghanistan, argues Carter Malkasian in his new book, “The American War in Afghanistan.” Despite efforts to build education, health care and infrastructure, the U.S. presence fomented conflict, Malkasian says. Nick…
U.S. vows to isolate Taliban if they take power by force
A US peace envoy has brought a warning to the Taliban that any government that comes to power through force in Afghanistan won’t be recognized internationally.
More than 200 people have arrived in the United States on the first evacuation flight for Afghans who worked alongside Americans in Afghanistan.
The former top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, General Scott Miller, transferred command Tuesday amid the withdrawal of American forces, and as the Taliban continues its re-conquest of much of the country. Young Afghans, especially women, who have grown up with…
Gen. Scott Miller relinquished his command at a ceremony in Kabul, taking the United States a step closer to ending its 20-year war. The move came as Taliban insurgents continue to gain territory across the country.
As the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan nears its completion, the Afghan army is quickly losing ground throughout the country to the Taliban. To bolster its military, the government is arming militias to help in the fight. Special correspondent Jane Ferguson…
There has been continuous carnage in Afghanistan. Last week, more than 200 people were killed, many at a girls school in Kabul. The violence comes as the U.S. and NATO are withdrawing troops, scheduled to be gone completely by September.
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