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Afghanistan five years after Taliban’s return: The ruins of America’s longest and disastrous war

Five years after the Taliban's return, Afghanistan remains a ruin of America's longest, costliest war – a catastrophic occupation that failed militarily, politically, and morally, leaving behind economic collapse, humanitarian crisis, and enduring instability.

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Taliban warn US against postponing exit, offer amnesty to Ghani

The Taliban offer amnesty to the country’s runaway President Ashraf Ghani and Vice President Amrullah Saleh, saying they may return if they so wish.

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Eternally besieged and battered: Afghanistan

Despite US claims that they have been training and strengthening the country's military and administration during the last decade or so, it took about a fortnight for the Taliban to regain control of the whole of Afghanistan.

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