US has agreed to give Afghanistan humanitarian aid, claims Taliban
Statement follows first direct talks between former foes since US withdrawal in August
Statement follows first direct talks between former foes since US withdrawal in August
Thousands of top-secret files and payroll lists acquired amid chaos of sudden collapse of Afghan government
US says it ‘understands view’ of militant group that all its troops must leave by end of August
Goal appears to be removal of terrorist designation and release of much-needed funds
Despite promises of reform, experts say Taliban rule could resemble dark days of the 1990s
Afghanistan: Released Taliban must provide ‘written guarantee to not return to battlefield’
Taliban claims responsibilty along with near-daily attacks since collapsed US peace talks
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