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The Afghan war between US-lead Nato forces and Taliban insurgent groups was triggered by the attack on the World Trade Centre in New York and Pentagon on September 11, 2001. It has cost more than 3,000 lives on the Nato side and some 13,000 civilian lives. On May 2, 2011, Osama bin Laden, a major target of the war, was killed by US special forces.
The US and Taliban insurgents signed a historic peace deal on February 29, 2020, after about 18 months of negotiations. The pact could pave the way for an end to a war that has lasted nearly two decades since Washington sent in troops in response to the September 11 terror attacks on New York and Washington. But Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said he refuses to commit to a clause in the agreement which requires a prisoner swap of 5,000 Taliban captives for 1,000 prisoners from the ranks of the Taliban. Following the US-Taliban deal, talks between various Afghan factions are expected to begin in Oslo on March 10.
Soon after the September 11 attacks on the United States, a US-led coalition invaded Afghanistan and started fighting with Taliban militants who were in control of the country. The bloody conflict starting in 2001 has dragged on for 18 years, becoming the longest war in US history.
Soon after the September 11 attacks on the United States, a US-led coalition invaded Afghanistan and started fighting with Taliban militants who were in control of the country. The bloody conflict starting in 2001 has dragged on for 18 years, becoming the longest war in US history.
A memorial vigil has been held in Afghanistan for Tetsu Nakamura, the head of the non-governmental organisation Peace Japan Medical Services, who was among at least six people killed when gunmen attacked their convoy on December 4, 2019.
A memorial vigil has been held in Afghanistan for Tetsu Nakamura, the head of the non-governmental organisation Peace Japan Medical Services, who was among at least six people killed when gunmen attacked their convoy on December 4, 2019.
The current war in Afghanistan between US-led security forces and Taliban militants has been underway for nearly 18 years.
The current war in Afghanistan between US-led security forces and Taliban militants has been underway for nearly 18 years.
Bomb was placed in a tent being used to register voters on the grounds of a mosque, marking the latest attack on preparations for the long-delayed legislative elections
Bomb was placed in a tent being used to register voters on the grounds of a mosque, marking the latest attack on preparations for the long-delayed legislative elections
The United Nations said its investigators are in the area looking into ‘disturbing reports of serious harm’ to civilians
The United Nations said its investigators are in the area looking into ‘disturbing reports of serious harm’ to civilians
Both groups have been blamed for increased violence since the US and Nato concluded combat missions in 2014
Both groups have been blamed for increased violence since the US and Nato concluded combat missions in 2014