The Trump administration has increased U.S troop numbers to train Afghan forces and intensify military pressure on Taliban in hopes of forcing the insurgents to negotiate end to the conflict. ... U.S engagement is to ensure that talks with Taliban not in negotiations with..…

The myth of saving Afghan women by bombing their country into oblivion has shown itself to be a devastating proposition. The Taliban are still around, and there is talk of making peace with them as the United States wearies of trying and failing to produce some sort of victory. ..…

Casualties for both civilians and Afghan security forces have risen dramatically in the past year while Pakistan still shelters and abets the Taliban. The Afghan military is still not able to hold territory without U.S. assistance. ..…

Over the past few weeks, Afghan Taliban has been involved in so-called 'peace talks with U.S government, calling it a puppet government.. ... The 'talks aimed at reviving the dialogue after 17 years of war is Moscow has invited Afghan Taliban to the table. ..…

Kabul explosion came where Hazara pro-government fighters and Afghan troops are battling the militants.. Hazaras have long criticised the government for failing to protect them from attacks by Taliban and Islamic State group, ing the blundering was deliberate.. ..…