Featured in peace dealBYRadio Free Europe Radio LibertyJun 10, 2020ShareIranian links: New Taliban splinter group emerges that opposes U.S. Peace DealA new breakaway Afghan Taliban faction that has close ties to neighboring Iran and opposes efforts aimed at ending the 18-year insurgency in Afghanistan has emerged. The Hezb-e Walayat-e Islami, or Party of Islamic Guardianship, is believed … BYRadio Free Europe Radio LibertyJun 10, 2020ShareBYRadio Free Europe Radio LibertyApr 29, 2020ShareStumbling block or bargaining chip? The fate of 5,000 Taliban prisoners in AfghanistanThe fate of some 5,000 Taliban prisoners jailed in Afghanistan is threatening to turn into a major stumbling block in efforts to end the 19-year war in the country. The Taliban is demanding the release of the detainees before the launch of dir… BYRadio Free Europe Radio LibertyApr 29, 2020ShareBYRadio Free Europe Radio LibertyApr 29, 2020ShareU.S.-Taliban deal signing expected next week, if reduction in violence is successfulA deal between the United States and the Taliban is expected to be signed on February 29 provided a “reduction in violence'” due to enter into force at midnight proves successful, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on February 21. <p… BYRadio Free Europe Radio LibertyApr 29, 2020Share
BYRadio Free Europe Radio LibertyJun 10, 2020ShareIranian links: New Taliban splinter group emerges that opposes U.S. Peace DealA new breakaway Afghan Taliban faction that has close ties to neighboring Iran and opposes efforts aimed at ending the 18-year insurgency in Afghanistan has emerged. The Hezb-e Walayat-e Islami, or Party of Islamic Guardianship, is believed … BYRadio Free Europe Radio LibertyJun 10, 2020Share
BYRadio Free Europe Radio LibertyApr 29, 2020ShareStumbling block or bargaining chip? The fate of 5,000 Taliban prisoners in AfghanistanThe fate of some 5,000 Taliban prisoners jailed in Afghanistan is threatening to turn into a major stumbling block in efforts to end the 19-year war in the country. The Taliban is demanding the release of the detainees before the launch of dir… BYRadio Free Europe Radio LibertyApr 29, 2020Share
BYRadio Free Europe Radio LibertyApr 29, 2020ShareU.S.-Taliban deal signing expected next week, if reduction in violence is successfulA deal between the United States and the Taliban is expected to be signed on February 29 provided a “reduction in violence'” due to enter into force at midnight proves successful, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on February 21. <p… BYRadio Free Europe Radio LibertyApr 29, 2020Share