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Nov 10, 2024, 5:47 AM
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The Taliban will attend a UN climate conference for the 1st time
An Afghan official says the Taliban will attend a UN climate conference for the first time since their takeover of Afghanistan in 2021Nov 10, 2024, 5:47 AM
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Aug 24, 2023, 8:08 AM
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Female Afghan students stopped by Taliban on way to Dubai
A group of around 100 Afghan women was stopped by the Taliban from boarding a plane to the United Arab Emirates in order to attend university there, their sponsor said.Aug 24, 2023, 8:08 AM
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Apr 25, 2023, 6:27 PM
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Taliban kills suspected 'mastermind' of bombing that killed 13 US troops, officials say
The Taliban killed the suspected ISIS-K mastermind of the Kabul airport bombing at Abbey Gate in August 2021, U.S. officials tell ABC NewsApr 25, 2023, 6:27 PM
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Apr 26, 2023, 1:08 PM
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Taliban unaware it killed alleged planner of Kabul airport bombing that left 13 Americans dead: US official
The official answered continuing questions posed by ABC News.Apr 26, 2023, 1:08 PM
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Apr 11, 2023, 5:50 PM
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Forbes '30 Under 30' honoree's charity accused of mistreating refugees, sued for fraud
The charity founded by Safi Rauf, who's been celebrated for his humanitarian work evacuating refugees from Afghanistan, is being sued for fraud.Apr 11, 2023, 5:50 PM
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Apr 7, 2023, 3:09 PM
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Taliban prevents women from working at UN in Afghanistan
The Taliban banned Afghan women from working at the United Nations in Afghanistan on Tuesday, adding another restriction the Taliban has imposed on women.Apr 7, 2023, 3:09 PM
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Feb 21, 2023, 10:08 AM
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Afghans and advocates speak out after Taliban bans women from working with aid groups
The Taliban announced in December that women can no longer work with NGOs in Afghanistan: Advocates and Afghan women speak about that restrictionFeb 21, 2023, 10:08 AM
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Jan 6, 2023, 9:57 AM
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Taliban leaders respond to Prince Harry's reported claim in 'Spare' he killed 25 fighters in Afghanistan
Prince Harry details his military service in his new memoir, "Spare."Jan 6, 2023, 9:57 AM
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Dec 20, 2022, 1:56 PM
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Taliban bans women from attending universities in Afghanistan
The Taliban's Ministry of Higher Education has sent an order to all private and government-run universities banning women from attending.Dec 20, 2022, 1:56 PM
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Aug 14, 2022, 10:27 AM
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'Don't forget about us,' Afghan women say, 1 year after Taliban's return to power
One year after the fall of Kabul, life for Afghanistan's women continues to worsen amid rising violence and regression of human rights.Aug 14, 2022, 10:27 AM
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Aug 18, 2021, 6:09 PM
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Memories of Taliban rule strike fear, uncertainty in Afghan women
Empowered young Afghan women fear a return to a repressive life.Aug 18, 2021, 6:09 PM
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Dec 17, 2020, 9:28 AM
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Top US general meets with Taliban negotiators
Gen. Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, met with Taliban negotiators in an unannounced meeting in Qatar, the site of stalled Afghan peace talks.Dec 17, 2020, 9:28 AM
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Dec 2, 2020, 5:43 PM
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Taliban, Afghan government take step in talks top US general describes as 'modicum of success'
After three months of deadlocked talks, the Taliban, Afghan government made a breakthrough in peace negotiations, although that incremental progress is still challenged.Dec 2, 2020, 5:43 PM
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Jun 28, 2020, 12:46 PM
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Pelosi says it’s 'totally outrageous' Trump reportedly didn’t respond to intelligence that Russians offered to pay Taliban-linked militants to kill US troops
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appears on ABC's "This Week."Jun 28, 2020, 12:46 PM
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May 10, 2020, 5:24 AM
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Family of American kidnapped in Afghanistan fears US leaving him behind; with Taliban deal stalled, violence surging
Violence in Afghanistan has surged in March despite deal between U.S. and Taliban.May 10, 2020, 5:24 AM
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May 12, 2020, 4:20 PM
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FBI offers $1 million for information leading to former Taliban hostage's captors
The U.S. government on Tuesday offered $1M for information leading to the capture of the Taliban militants who kidnapped and held Caitlan Coleman and her three children.May 12, 2020, 4:20 PM
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Mar 10, 2020, 6:02 PM
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Top US commander voices doubt about Taliban commitments, as skepticism in Congress grows
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are voicing increasing concern about President Donald Trump's deal with the Taliban, and the militant group's commitment.Mar 10, 2020, 6:02 PM
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Mar 4, 2020, 6:44 AM
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US forces conduct airstrike on Taliban soldiers just days after agreement signed
Mar 4, 2020, 6:44 AM
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Mar 3, 2020, 7:00 PM
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In historic call, Trump speaks to Taliban leader amid concerns about deal with US
In historic call, President Trump has spoken with Taliban leaders amid concerns about the deal with the U.S.Mar 3, 2020, 7:00 PM
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Feb 29, 2020, 3:55 PM
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US signs historic deal with Taliban, Trump announces, beginning end of US war in Afghanistan and withdrawal of American troops
President Trump issues statement that U.S. to sign historic deal with Taliban, triggering a troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.Feb 29, 2020, 3:55 PM
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Feb 14, 2020, 2:28 PM
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US, Taliban reach agreement to reduce violence, opening door to troop withdrawal deal
The U.S. and Taliban reached an agreement on Friday to reduce violence, which could open the door to the two sides finalizing the larger deal reached last year.Feb 14, 2020, 2:28 PM
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Feb 13, 2020, 10:29 AM
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US, Taliban nearing deal to reduce violence, finalize talks that would lead to American withdrawal
The U.S. and Taliban are nearing a deal to reduce violence in Afghanistan and finalize talks that would lead to American troop withdrawal.Feb 13, 2020, 10:29 AM
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Nov 19, 2019, 5:52 PM
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US and Australian hostages held by Taliban for over 3 years released in prisoner swap
American and Australian professors Kevin King and Timothy Weeks were kidnapped in Afghanistan and held hostage for 3 years and released by the Taliban in a prisoner swap.Nov 19, 2019, 5:52 PM
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Nov 12, 2019, 1:57 PM
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Taliban to release US, Australian hostages in potential swap with Afghan government
The Taliban will release U.S., Australian hostages in a swap with the Afghan government, according to its president.Nov 12, 2019, 1:57 PM
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Sep 9, 2019, 7:18 PM
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President Trump declares peace talks with the Taliban 'dead'
President Trump declared that Afghanistan peace talks are officially dead.Sep 9, 2019, 7:18 PM
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Feb 5, 2019, 4:47 PM
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Taliban and senior Afghan politicians hold talks in Moscow, upsetting government
The Afghan government stayed away, saying the talks undermine its legitimacy.Feb 5, 2019, 4:47 PM
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Jan 28, 2018, 5:00 AM
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Death toll in ambulance car-bombing claimed by Taliban rises to 103 with another 235 injured
Thick, dark smoke was seen rising into the sky.Jan 28, 2018, 5:00 AM
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Nov 20, 2017, 5:00 AM
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American hostage mom describes brutal treatment by Taliban captors
The American mom held hostage by the Taliban for five years says she was beaten and raped as she tried to protect her children from their captors.Nov 20, 2017, 5:00 AM
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Oct 30, 2017, 7:58 AM
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Taliban claims US hostage in poor health, has 'dangerous' disease
The Taliban put out what it called a warning about the health of a U.S. hostage.Oct 30, 2017, 7:58 AM
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Oct 24, 2017, 11:38 AM
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Former hostage of Taliban-linked group Caitlan Coleman speaks out, disputes account of Pakistan rescue
The American also defended the couple's decision to have children in captivity.Oct 24, 2017, 11:38 AM
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Oct 15, 2017, 2:03 PM
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Freed hostage's claim that captors killed infant daughter, raped American wife are denied by Taliban
Joshua Boyle also said the Taliban-linked terrorists raped his wife.Oct 15, 2017, 2:03 PM
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Oct 13, 2017, 2:13 PM
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As families of freed hostages Coleman and Boyle rejoice, tensions rise about their return
Tensions between the Coleman and Boyle families following the decisions about their journey home have already begun to flare.Oct 13, 2017, 2:13 PM
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Oct 12, 2017, 8:16 AM
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American hostage mom and family freed 5 years after being kidnapped by Taliban
An American woman, her Canadian husband and their three young children were rescued on Wednesday, five years to the day since the couple was kidnapped by the Taliban.Oct 12, 2017, 8:16 AM
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Aug 8, 2017, 12:01 PM
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Additional 100 Marines headed to Afghan province to help fight the Taliban
About 100 more Marines will be sent to the troubled Helmand Province in Afghanistan to help the 300 Americans who are already there advising and assisting Afghan forces.Aug 8, 2017, 12:01 PM
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Aug 30, 2016, 6:40 PM
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American Hostage of Taliban Appears in New Video
This is the first glimpse of Caitlan Coleman, 30, since 2014.Aug 30, 2016, 6:40 PM
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Jul 1, 2016, 2:04 PM
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Parents of American Held Hostage by Taliban Say She's Had Second Child in Captivity
Caitlan Coleman, 29, has been held with Canadian husband for more than 3 years.Jul 1, 2016, 2:04 PM
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May 25, 2016, 11:18 AM
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What to Know About the New Taliban Commander After US Drone Strike
Mawlawi Haibatullah Akhundzada will take command of the Taliban.May 25, 2016, 11:18 AM
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May 23, 2016, 6:57 PM
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Top Taliban Leader Killed in a 'Defensive Strike,' Pentagon Says
Mullah Mansur was planning attacks against U.S. in Afghanistan, U.S. says.May 23, 2016, 6:57 PM
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May 22, 2016, 4:54 PM
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Taliban Leader Mullah Akhtar Mansur Killed in U.S. Airstrike, Say Afghan and Taliban Officials
"Mansur posed a continuing, imminent threat to U.S. personnel," said John Kerry.May 22, 2016, 4:54 PM
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