Taliban News and Blog Posts
Al Qaeda Leader Killed by US Drone Strike
Story of the Week / August 4th, 2022 / by AllSides Staff

Ayman al-Zawahiri was hiding in a wealthy neighborhood of Kabul, Afghanistan, according to U.S. military officials.
See moreCalculating the costs of the Afghanistan War in lives, dollars and years
Recommended Reading / September 8th, 2021 / by "The Conversation" Contributor

The U.S. invaded Afghanistan in late 2001 to destroy al-Qaida, remove the Taliban from power and remake the nation. On Aug. 30, 2021, the U.S. completed a pullout of troops from Afghanistan, providing an uncertain punctuation mark to two decades of conflict.
See moreWhen Terrorism Isn’t Enough to Bring Us Together
Recommended Reading / August 27th, 2021 / by Dan Schnur

We’ll see in the weeks ahead if cooperation can be achieved in the wake of a horrific terrorist attack.
See moreStory of the Week: Deadly Bombings Near Kabul Airport as US Evacuates Citizens, Allies
Story of the Week / August 26th, 2021 / by AllSides Staff

The U.S. is working to evacuate American citizens and allies from Afghanistan as the Taliban takes power.
See moreWhen The United States Gets Bored and Goes Home
Recommended Reading / August 20th, 2021 / by Dan Schnur

The problem with these retreats is that they leave a path for malignant forces to expand their reach.
See moreStory of the Week: Afghan Government Collapses as Taliban Takes Over Country
Story of the Week / August 19th, 2021 / by AllSides Staff

The Taliban took control of Afghanistan this week as the Afghan government collapsed.
See moreStory of the Week: Taliban Peace Talks Cancelled After Kabul Attack
Story of the Week / September 13th, 2019 / by Henry A. Brechter

President Donald Trump said he canceled previously secret negotiations with Taliban leaders after the group claimed a bombing that killed 12, including a U.S. service member, in Kabul last ...
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