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Ex-CIA agent says US wasted trillions in Afghanistan to no avail

AT News KABUL: The US has squandered trillions of dollars on the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq while failing to achieve any objectives, former US counter-terrorism specialist and CIA Military Intelligence Officer Philip Giraldi wrote in an op-ed for Strategic Culture Foundation. In an article, Giraldi made the remarks as …

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Afghanistan calls for probe by international rights bodies into Taliban atrocities

AT News KABUL: Afghan government has called on the International Criminal Court and Human Rights Watchdog to probe the crimes committed by the Taliban since they intensified their offensive earlier this year. Welcoming reports by international human rights organizations and the United Nations bodies for documenting Taliban violence, Deputy Spokesman …

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US vows continued support, airstrikes against Taliban

AT News KABUL: The United States has promised to continue air strikes against Taliban position in support for the Afghan security and defense forces and to prevent militants’ advance. “The United States has recently increased aerial attacks in support for the Afghan forces and we are ready to further enhance …

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UN says Taliban keep close ties with terrorist groups

AT News KABUL: The United Nations Security Council believes that Taliban are still keeping relations with al-Qaeda and other terrorist groups. In a report, the UN said fighters from al-Qaeda, Central Asian terrorist group and the East Turkistan network are actively present in Afghanistan. The Afghan foreign ministry also says …

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Officials say US aid will prioritize IDPs

AT News KABUL: The government of Afghanistan says it would prioritize thee Internal Displaced Persons (IDPs) in contributing the donated money announced by the United States for Afghan refugees. The ministry of refugees and repatriates, said Sunday that the internal displaced people need assistance more than any others because more …

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Turmoil in Spin Boldak; Thousands of Pakistani militias slip into Afghanistan, warns Nabil

AT News KABUL: At least one thousand Pakistani militias sneak into Afghanistan every day while crossing through Spin Boldak border crossing in Kandahar, former intelligence chief Rahmatullah Nabil claimed on Saturday. Nabil warned in a Facebook post that the country’s defenses are in shreds and that disaster will be inevitable …

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World leaders call for political settlement to end Afghan war

AT News KABUL: Representatives from the United States, NATO, European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Norway and the United Kingdom, met in Rome to discuss Afghanistan’s situation, where they urged a political solution, saying that Afghan war would end militarily. The representatives of economic giants also expressed concerns over high-level violence …

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Biden doubles down on continued Afghan support

AT News KABUL: The US President Joe Biden reaffirmed sustained American support for Afghan security forces after the withdrawal of foreign forces from the country. In a phone call with President Biden reiterated that support for the Afghan defense and security forces will continue unabated. A statement issued by his …

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“Afghanistan will be a pariah nation if Taliban rise to power by force”

AT News KABUL: A top U.S. official has warned that Afghanistan will be an isolated nation if the Taliban take power by force. This comes amid rapid advances by the Taliban. The group has overrun many towns and key transit ports and trade corridors and heavy fighting is threatening to …

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OSCE urges immediate cease-fire, continue peace negotiations in Afghanistan

AT News KABUL: The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and its allies in Asia call on the war parties in Afghanistan to immediately agree on a cease fire, reduction of violence and continue peace negotiations. At a meeting held, the organization declared “support for peaceful solution and …

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