The drawdown was finished despite an amendment in the NDAA
Pentagon Brings Troops in Afghanistan Down to 2,500, Lowest Since 2001
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Afghan Talks in Doha Limp Along, Awaiting Biden
Afghan Talks in Doha Limp Along, Awaiting Biden | Neither sides wants to commit to anything before January 20
Afghan Officials Say ISIS Plot to Kill US Envoy Foiled
Afghan Officials Say ISIS Plot to Kill US Envoy Foiled | Cell plotted to kill Charge d’Affaires
Key Negotiators Absent as Afghan Peace Talks in Doha Start Slow
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
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
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
NDAA amendment seeks to block Afghan troop drawdowns
Local Officials: Afghan Air Strikes Kill 18 Civilians
Local Officials: Afghan Air Strikes Kill 18 Civilians | Slain were all members of same family
Thousands of Families Flee Fighting in Kandahar
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
Taliban Overrun Base in Kunduz, Six Afghan Troops Killed, Five Captured | Kunduz Province continues to be heavily contested
