Nation Sep 03 Dover Air Force Base chaplain reflects on the ‘forever’ sacrifice of America’s longest war By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn
World Aug 13 Watch 8:46 What should the U.S. role in Afghanistan be now? How did the failure in Afghanistan come about and who is to blame? Multiple administrations and both parties own the blame for the state of the nation, says Col. Andrew Bacevich (ret.) of the Quincy Institute. We now have a…
World Aug 11 Taliban complete northeast Afghan blitz as more cities fall The Taliban seized three more provincial capitals in Afghanistan and a local army headquarters completing their blitz across the country's northeast and pressing their offensive elsewhere, officials said Wednesday. By Tameem Akhgar, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
Nation May 06 U.S. sends more warplanes to protect pullout from Afghanistan U.S. officials said before the withdrawal began that they expected the Taliban to attempt to interfere, even as the insurgents continue pressuring government forces, especially in Helmand and Kandahar provinces in southern Afghanistan. By Robert Burns, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press
World Nov 17 Watch 7:12 McMaster: U.S. has ‘partnered with the Taliban against the Afghan government’ The United States is moving to reduce its troops in Afghanistan, Iraq and Somalia over the next two months. As national security adviser to President Trump, retired Lt. General H.R. McMaster was at the center of the administration’s military decisions.
Oct 08 Watch 5:04 DOD surprised by Trump’s intent to accelerate U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan In Afghanistan, the Taliban have welcomed an announcement by President Trump that all U.S. troops should leave the country by the end of the year. But there are questions about how that declaration was received by the U.S. military --… Continue watching
May 13 Watch 10:33 An exclusive interview with family of American contractor held hostage in Afghanistan By Amna Nawaz, Ali Rogin Relatives of Mark Frerichs, an American being held hostage in Afghanistan, are urging the Trump administration to pause negotiations over ending the nearly two-decade-long conflict with the Taliban until Frerichs is released. Continue watching
Feb 28 Watch 4:53 As U.S., Taliban prepare to sign deal, Afghanistan nurtures hope for peace By Nick Schifrin On Saturday, the U.S. and the Taliban will sign a provisional peace deal after nearly 20 years of war in Afghanistan. The milestone agreement comes after a largely successful reduction in violence over the past week. But even as hope… Continue watching
Feb 21 Watch 6:33 What short-term deal between U.S., Taliban means for chances of Afghan peace A week-long “reduction in violence” between the U.S. and the Taliban represents a potential breakthrough for peace in Afghanistan. If it holds, the two sides will sign the first phase of a peace agreement that could pave the way to… Continue watching
Feb 14 Watch 5:13 Will short-term deal between U.S., Taliban pave the way for Afghan peace? The U.S. has reached a short-term agreement with the Taliban that could pave the way for ending the war in Afghanistan that has endured for nearly 20 years. Under the plan, U.S. forces and the Taliban agree to a temporary… Continue watching