Key Negotiators Absent as Afghan Peace Talks in Doha Start Slow Negotiators on both sides accused of putting personal interests before talks
No Progress in First Three Days of New Intra-Afghan Talks Neither side showing flexibility after return to Doha
Afghan President Ghani Blames Taliban for Civilian Deaths in Airstrikes Says Taliban's use of houses is main reason for deaths
Pentagon Continues Afghanistan Drawdown Despite Law to Block It The 2021 NDAA included an amendment that blocks funds for Afghanistan withdrawal until reports are submitted to Congress
Thousands of Families Flee Fighting in Kandahar Provincial capital packed to overflowing with displaced persons
Taliban Overrun Base in Kunduz, Six Afghan Troops Killed, Five Captured Kunduz Province continues to be heavily contested
Afghan Military Claims at Least 60 Taliban Killed in Helmand Attacks Taliban district chief, commander reported among the slain
