Taliban announce 'general amnesty' for Afghan government officials, tell them to return to work
The announcement came two days after the Taliban seized power following a lightning sweep through the country within a span of few days after the US announced to withdraw its troops from the war-ravaged country.
Aug 17, 2021, 11:56 AM ISTChina hopes Pakistan, Afghanistan uphold peace
A day after Afghanistan said China wanted to broker peace between Kabul and Islamabad, Beijing hoped both countries would strengthen cooperation and uphold peace and stability in the region.
Jun 14, 2017, 15:42 PM ISTTaliban kill alleged adulterers and spies: Afghan officials
An Afghan official says that Taliban militants have stoned a man and a woman accused of adultery to death.
Apr 17, 2017, 15:40 PM ISTAfghan officials optimistic about Taliban peace talks `within weeks`
Afghan officials voiced optimism Sunday that Taliban peace talks would resume "within weeks" even after the insurgents rebuffed calls for dialogue, with analysts dismissing their seemingly tough stance as a bargaining ploy.
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