afghanistan war

• A look at the cost of America’s 20-year long war in Afghanistan

  Here’s a look at the spiraling cost of America’s campaign — the bloodshed, wasted funds and future consequences for the war-battered nation teetering on the brink of chaos.

  World

  May 1
• Deadline for U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan has Kabul on ‘high alert’

  An increased military presence and security at checkpoints were visible in the Afghan capital, and a security source said the city had been placed on "high alert."

  World

  May 1
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• Cobourg LAV III monument commemorating Afghanistan mission defaced over weekend: police

  The LAV III monument was established in Cobourg in November 2019 to commemorate Canada's military mission in Afghanistan.

  Crime

  Jan 4
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• Trump OKs sanctions against ICC officials probing Afghanistan war crimes

  The executive order authorizes sanctions against any person directly engaged in any ICC effort to investigate U.S. personnel without U.S. consent, a Trump administration official said.

  World

  Jun 11, 2020
• Afghan president says he won’t free Taliban prisoners, marking first snag of peace deal

  The fragile deal is aimed at ending America's longest war after more than 18 years and getting rival Afghan factions to agree on their country's future.

  World

  Mar 1, 2020
• U.S., Taliban agree on temporary truce in Afghanistan: senior official

  The official, who was not authorized to publicly discuss the matter and spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the Taliban had committed to a halt in roadside and suicide bombings as well as rocket attacks.

  World

  Feb 14, 2020
• Canada’s war in Afghanistan was complicated, but it was no failure

  Canadian troops and government officials in Afghanistan did a better job than their allies at winning Afghan hearts and minds, Matthew Fisher says.

  Commentary

  Dec 15, 2019
• New documents show U.S. government misled public on progress in Afghanistan war

  The documents quote officials close to the 18-year war effort describing a campaign by the U.S. government to distort the grim reality of the war.

  World

  Dec 9, 2019
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• U.S. and Taliban enter into new round of peace talks

  The talks will initially focus on getting a Taliban promise to reduce violence, with a permanent cease-fire being the eventual goal, said a U.S. statement.

  World

  Dec 7, 2019
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• Pentagon chief in Afghanistan for firsthand look at U.S.’ longest war

  The U.S. has about 14,000 American troops in Afghanistan as part of the American-led coalition.

  World

  Oct 20, 2019