World Jul 06 Was the war in Afghanistan worth fighting? 3 veterans weigh in By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn
World Jul 06 After troops exit Afghanistan, safety of U.S. Embassy in Kabul top concern As the end to America's "forever war" rapidly approaches, the U.S. Embassy and other diplomatic missions in Kabul are watching a worsening security situation and looking at how to respond. By Kathy Gannon, Associated Press
World Apr 15 Watch 8:50 Afghanistan hopes continued support from international allies will curb Taliban violence By Amna Nawaz, Ryan Connelly Holmes
World Apr 14 Watch 3:58 Biden says U.S. will still ‘hold Taliban accountable’ after troops leave Afghanistan President Joe Biden formally announced Wednesday that the United States would withdraw all troops from Afghanistan by September 11, 20 years since the fateful day that led to the U.S. invasion. More than 2,300 American soldiers have lost their lives… By John Yang, Layla Quran
World Apr 14 Watch 10:29 Will the withdrawal of U.S. troops enable the Taliban? Three Afghanistan experts weigh in Judy Woodruff speaks with three experts on Afghanistan. Retired Lt. Gen. Doug Lute served in both the George W. Bush and Obama administrations focusing on Afghanistan. Annie Pforzheimer was acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Afghanistan until 2019. And…
Apr 13 U.S. to miss Afghanistan May withdrawal deadline, sets 9/11 target By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press President Joe Biden will withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11, the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America that were coordinated from that country, several U.S. officials said Tuesday. Continue reading
Apr 08 Biden seems ready to extend U.S. troop presence in Afghanistan By Robert Burns, Associated Press Without coming right out and saying it, President Joe Biden seems ready to let lapse a May 1 deadline for completing a withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. Continue reading
Feb 20 Watch 10:50 As peace talks with the Taliban stall, deadline to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan looms By Jane Ferguson, Emily Kassie Last February, former President Trump made a deal with the Taliban to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan by May 1st, 2021. After two decades of partnership with the U.S. and its NATO allies, foreign forces are preparing to go home,… Continue watching
Feb 11 Watch 8:05 Abandoned by America and hunted by the Taliban, an Afghan fighter pilot faces new threats By Jane Ferguson, Emily Kassie Thousands of Afghans who worked with the U.S. military are trying to get visas promised to them when they took the jobs. Naiem Asadi was one of Afghanistan’s most celebrated military helicopter pilots who was trained by Americans to fight. Continue watching
Feb 10 Watch 8:01 Afghan warlords and militias fill the security vacuum left by a weak central government By Jane Ferguson, Emily Kassie Afghan security forces are strained to the limit and unable to stop rampant violence fracturing the country, as fighting has intensified between government forces and the Taliban. With the U.S. preparing to withdraw its troops, warlords and militias have been… Continue watching