The Round Up | 10 August 2021
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Intra-Afghan Talks
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Afghan gov, Taliban trade blame over ‘seriousness’ at Qatar talks
The Taliban have captured nine Afghan provincial capitals in six days, forcing more families to flee their homes amid heightened security concerns. A member of the Afghan government delegation at…
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EU denounces power grab as officials meet Afghan government, Taliban delegations in Qatar
Kabul was struck with several blasts on Tuesday, with one of the attacks reportedly targeting the country’s acting defence minister. The European Union’s Vice President Enrique Mora and Special Representative…
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Afghanistan’s Ghani presents six-month plan to contain surging violence
Three Afghan provinces are facing “critical” security situations amid intense fighting between the Taliban and Afghan forces. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said on Monday that he presented a security plan…
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Qatar condemns attack on UN headquarters in Afghanistan
The Gulf state will host a senior level meeting on Afghanistan on 11 August. Qatar has strongly condemned the targeted attack of a United Nations headquarters in Herat province, western…
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China expects Taliban to ‘play important peace role’ in Afghanistan
China shares a border with Afghanistan, making stability in the South Asian country a crucial priority for Beijing. China said it expects the Taliban to play an important role in…
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UN warns Afghanistan heading towards ‘highest’ annual civilian casualties since 2009
There have been rising concerns over the security situation in Afghanistan as the Taliban makes more territorial gains amid a drawdown of foreign forces from the country. The UN’s Assistance…
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Afghanistan invasion architect George Bush ‘concerned’ for women following troop withdrawal
The US is currently in the process of withdrawing its troops from Afghanistan, per a February agreement signed last year. Former US President George W. Bush, who led the United…
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Afghan officials, Taliban to meet in Qatar on Friday to jump-start talks
The Taliban on Wednesday said it seized the Spin Boldak border crossing, which Afghanistan shares with Pakistan. A senior Afghan government delegation is scheduled to meet with the Taliban in…
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