2021-08-15 e47c40638e916d2fbae9fe766a4dd833bd42cd89 /feed/2021/08/15/president-ghani-agrees-to-form-a-team-for-negotiations-as-he-also-agrees-to-step-down-and-allow-an-interim-taliban-gover President Ghani agrees to form a team for negotiations as he also agrees to step down and allow an interim Taliban government amid the insurgent group's advance. Among the people in the negotiation team is the first President of Afghanistan after the 2001 invasion, Hamid Karzai. 1629032862 2021-08-15 036c7bceb01a1a0d5920d64324e7db0a412b6ef3 5 Ashraf Ghani 14 /wiki/ashraf%20ghani Hamid Karzai 71 /wiki/hamid%20karzai President 2 /wiki/president%20of%20afghanistan U.S. invasion 37 /wiki/united%20states%20invasion%20of%20afghanistan War in Afghanistan 1 /wiki/war%20in%20afghanistan Ashraf Ghani Hamid Karzai President U.S. invasion War in Afghanistan War in Afghanistan 2021-08-14 ebe3c4faa52bf8d034be98c24f55f38f0964d67c /feed/2021/08/14/the-taliban-captures-the-eastern-logar-province-seizes-seven-more-provincial-capitals-gardez-sharana-asadabad-mayma The Taliban captures the eastern Logar Province, seizes seven more provincial capitals (Gardez, Sharana, Asadabad, Maymana, Mihtarlam, Nili and Afghanistan's fourth largest city, Mazar-i-Sharif, the capital of the northern Balkh Province), as heavy fighting is reported amid a rapid advance of the group towards the capital Kabul. Mazar-i-Sharif had been visited on Wednesday by President Ashraf Ghani. 1628989614 2021-08-14 b14f48115c4946c4e14e84a3d8799be4962e19de /feed/2021/08/14/the-taliban-captures-the-eastern-logar-province-seizes-sharana-the-capital-of-the-eastern-paktika-province-and-afghan The Taliban captures the eastern Logar Province, seizes Sharana, the capital of the eastern Paktika Province, and Afghanistan's fourth largest city, Mazar-i-Sharif, the capital of the northern Balkh Province, as heavy fighting is reported amid a rapid advance of the group towards the capital Kabul. Mazar-i-Sharif had been visited on Wednesday by President Ashraf Ghani. 1628975203 2021-08-14 d02ae5314d57af255df625e8a9ff8d3c1cae8d45 /feed/2021/08/14/the-taliban-captures-the-eastern-logar-province-seizes-sharana-the-provincial-capital-of-the-eastern-paktika-province The Taliban captures the eastern Logar Province, seizes Sharana, the provincial capital of the eastern Paktika Province, and enters the city of Mazar-i-Sharif, the fourth-largest city of Afghanistan and the capital of the northern Balkh Province, as heavy fighting is reported amid a rapid advance of the group towards the capital Kabul. The city had been visited on Wednesday by President Ashraf Ghani. 1628968010 2021-08-14 f07b47d12aa9d6745f9a46fb0686ed2e07f19813 3 Ashraf Ghani President War in Afghanistan 3 /feed/2021/08/14/the-taliban-captures-the-eastern-logar-province-and-seizes-seven-more-provincial-capitals-gardez-sharana-asadabad-ma The Taliban captures the eastern Logar Province and seizes seven more provincial capitals, Gardez, Sharana, Asadabad, Maymana, Mihtarlam, Nili and Mazar-i-Sharif, as heavy fighting is reported amid a rapid advance of the group towards the capital Kabul. Mazar-i-Sharif had been visited on Wednesday by President Ashraf Ghani. 2021-08-11 99d4cbcab9557b9cdc4d13f2edfa8c3b0d883719 /feed/2021/08/11/the-taliban-captures-the-ninth-provincial-capital-in-six-days-seizing-fayzabad-the-capital-of-badakhshan-province-ami The Taliban captures the ninth provincial capital in six days, seizing Fayzabad, the capital of Badakhshan Province, amid a rapid advance in northern Afghanistan. The capture came as President Ashraf Ghani appeals to local warlords to confront and fight the Taliban. The jihadist group also took control of Kunduz Airport, after hundreds of Afghan National Security Forces personnel in the area surrendered with all of their military equipment. 1628737595 2021-08-11 79e6ea516ed22051edd6a7c6ae634b101fcae697 /feed/2021/08/11/the-taliban-captures-the-ninth-provincial-capital-in-six-days-seizing-fayzabad-capital-of-badakhshan-province-amid-a-s The Taliban captures the ninth provincial capital in six days, seizing Fayzabad, capital of Badakhshan Province amid a speedy advance in the north. The capture came as President Ashraf Ghani appeals to local warlords to confront and fight the Taliban. The jihadist group also took control of Kunduz Airport, after hundreds of Afghan National Security Forces personnel in the area surrendered with all their military equipment. 1628730398 2021-08-11 aa15234873886c5d9779d00b6bddd3aae1506d46 /feed/2021/08/11/the-taliban-captures-the-eighth-provincial-capital-in-days-seizing-faizabad-capital-of-badakhshan-province-amid-a-spee The Taliban captures the eighth provincial capital in days, seizing Faizabad, capital of Badakhshan Province amid a speedy advance in the north. The capture came as President Ghani appeals to local warlords to confront and fight the Taliban. 1628680004 2021-08-11 88d5ac786e51e14bd3c8591a9e2a5cb988065078 3 Ashraf Ghani President War in Afghanistan 3 /feed/2021/08/11/the-taliban-captures-its-ninth-provincial-capital-in-six-days-seizing-fayzabad-the-capital-of-badakhshan-province-ami The Taliban captures its ninth provincial capital in six days, seizing Fayzabad, the capital of Badakhshan Province, amid a rapid advance in northern Afghanistan. The capture comes as President Ashraf Ghani appeals to local warlords to confront and fight the Taliban. The jihadist group also takes control of Kunduz Airport, after hundreds of Afghan National Security Forces personnel in the area surrender with all of their military equipment. 2021-08-10 7f4b5419856598897747d86b9bc481b31af5f7c4 /feed/2021/08/10/the-taliban-tightens-its-grip-in-scores-of-districts-and-cities-in-the-north-as-president-ashraf-ghani-calls-on-local-mi The Taliban tightens its grip in scores of districts and cities in the north as President Ashraf Ghani calls on local militias to fight the armed group. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby says that the United States is willing to continue their airstrike campaign against the Taliban but warned that "it is up to the Afghan government to defend themselves" and added that "it is their struggle". 1628642008 2021-08-10 076886eeef89c2aeba85e41f8c4e018a14b82397 /feed/2021/08/10/the-taliban-tightens-its-grip-in-scores-of-districts-and-cities-in-the-north-as-president-ghani-calls-on-local-militias The Taliban tightens its grip in scores of districts and cities in the north as President Ghani calls on local militias to fight the armed group. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby says that the U.S. is willing to continue with their airstrikes campaign against the Taliban but warned that "it is up to the Afghan's government to defend themselves" and added that "it is their struggle". 1628600813 2021-08-10 1ed3832920584d067e50ed7079878a8ef1964d56 3 Ashraf Ghani President War in Afghanistan 3 /feed/2021/08/10/the-taliban-tightens-its-grip-in-many-districts-and-cities-in-northern-afghanistan-as-president-ashraf-ghani-calls-on-lo The Taliban tightens its grip in many districts and cities in northern Afghanistan as President Ashraf Ghani calls on local militias to fight the armed group. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby says that the United States is willing to continue their airstrike campaign against the Taliban but warned that "it is up to the Afghan government to defend themselves" and also added that "it is their struggle". 2021-08-2 c9b99f8dffe34588c8f604dd0f1c9e6ead2cec80 /feed/2021/08/2/president-ashraf-ghani-blames-the-worsening-security-situation-in-afghanistan-to-the-sudden-withdrawal-of-us-troops-am President Ashraf Ghani blames the worsening security situation in Afghanistan to the sudden withdrawal of U.S. troops amid a rapid advance of the Taliban across the country. Ghani warns that the Islamist group has not severed ties with other terrorist groups. The Taliban rejects Ghani's statement. 1627909597 2021-08-2 3728b6daffec31721ef2bde903219f8fb94393da 3 Ashraf Ghani President War in Afghanistan 3 /feed/2021/08/2/president-ashraf-ghani-blames-the-worsening-security-situation-in-afghanistan-on-the-sudden-withdrawal-of-us-troops-am President Ashraf Ghani blames the worsening security situation in Afghanistan on the sudden withdrawal of U.S. troops amid a rapid advance of the Taliban across the country. Ghani warns that the Islamist group has not severed ties with other terrorist groups. The Taliban rejects Ghani's statement. 2021-07-23 c316da066937d992ff4b1d67edd5ddbb4fdca906 /feed/2021/07/23/taliban-spokesman-suhail-shaheen-says-that-the-islamist-group-does-not-want-to-monopolize-afghanistan-pointing-to-pas Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen says that the Islamist group "does not want to monopolize" Afghanistan, pointing to past failed attempts by countries to do so. Shaheen also says that women's rights under the Taliban would now be respected, although women would still need to wear a headscarf or hijab and have a male relative as a companion in order to leave their house. Shaheen also accused President Ashraf Ghani of being a "warmonger" and said that "no one wants a civil war in Afghanistan". 1627139226 2021-07-23 1d6d9327ebb7456fd95d8dea8353f8834d46d43f /feed/2021/07/23/taliban-spokesman-suhail-shaheen-says-that-the-armed-group-does-not-want-to-monopolize-afghanistan-pointing-to-past-f Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen says that the armed group "does not want to monopolize" Afghanistan, pointing to past failed attempts by countries to monopolize the nation. Shaheen also says that women's rights under the Taliban would now be respected, although women would still need to wear a headscarf or hijab and have a male relative as a companion in order to leave their house. Shaheen also accused President Ashraf Ghani of being a "warmonger" and said that "no one wants a civil war in Afghanistan". 1627117629 2021-07-23 8fff9bcbf66440b81aa7dbe8b2687368f7a6cb77 /feed/2021/07/23/taliban-spokesman-suhail-shaheen-says-that-the-armed-groups-does-not-want-to-monopolize-afghanistan-pointing-to-past Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen says that the armed groups "does not want to monopolize" Afghanistan, pointing to past failed attempts by countries to monopolize the nation. Shaheen also says that women's rights under the Taliban would now be respected though they would still need to wear a headscarf or hijab and have a male relative as companion to leave the house. Shaheen also accused President Ghani of being a "warmonger" and said that "no one wants a civil war in Afghanistan". 1627045651 2021-07-23 0c0051fb22bd5d2affea7468af097636d77bb788 3 Ashraf Ghani President War in Afghanistan 3 /feed/2021/07/23/taliban-spokesperson-suhail-shaheen-says-that-the-islamist-group-does-not-want-to-monopolize-afghanistan-pointing-to Taliban spokesperson Suhail Shaheen says that the Islamist group "does not want to monopolize" Afghanistan, pointing to past failed attempts by countries to do so. Shaheen also says that women's rights under the Taliban would now be respected, although women would still need to wear a headscarf or hijab and have a male relative as a companion in order to leave their house. Shaheen also accused President Ashraf Ghani of being a "warmonger" and said that "no one wants a civil war in Afghanistan". 2021-04-4 5c025ac606453d0b9f65e90b2a6aac9c3c4bd8f0 /feed/2021/04/4/afghan-president-ashraf-ghani-is-expected-to-offer-three-phase-peace-roadmap-for-afghanistan-during-a-proposed-meeting-i Afghan President Ashraf Ghani is expected to offer three-phase peace roadmap for Afghanistan during a proposed meeting in Turkey including a ceasefire and agreement. 1617581340 2021-04-4 f987f0c8ae6d80e1774f888008390291b70ac7a1 5 Ashraf Ghani President War in Afghanistan 3 /feed/2021/04/4/president-ashraf-ghani-is-expected-to-offer-a-three-phase-peace-roadmap-which-includes-a-ceasefire-and-agreement-durin President Ashraf Ghani is expected to offer a three-phase peace roadmap, which includes a ceasefire and agreement, during a proposed meeting in Turkey. 2021-03-23 00ceda52b5eb01a5667451e2408f6966a62f5cc0 2 Ashraf Ghani President War in Afghanistan 3 /feed/2021/03/23/afghanistan-president-ashraf-ghani-rejects-the-united-states-peace-plans-but-says-that-he-is-open-to-holding-a-new-pres Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani rejects the United States peace plans, but says that he is open to holding a new presidential election in six months. 2020-03-9 9667685ec091b43323f4c356c73e7cf7ea2e2bd2 /feed/2020/03/9/ashraf-ghani-is-sworn-in-as-the-president-of-the-islamic-republic-of-afghanistan-amidst-a-rocket-attack-claimed-by-the-i Ashraf Ghani is sworn in as the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan amidst a rocket attack claimed by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Abdullah Abdullah proclaims himself as President as well. 1583830997 2020-03-9 27b9346ac0b891e95e6ad99a93ecc7d05112723e /feed/2020/03/9/ashraf-ghani-is-sworn-in-as-the-president-of-the-islamic-republic-of-afghanistan-amidst-a-rocket-attack-claimed-by-daesh Ashraf Ghani is sworn in as the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan amidst a rocket attack claimed by Daesh. Abdullah Abdullah proclaims himself as the President as well. 1583780598 2020-03-9 47ffd5e8d54df328b7a3caa4317f26aac03f04b6 3 Ashraf Ghani President War in Afghanistan 3 /feed/2020/03/9/ashraf-ghani-is-sworn-in-as-the-president-of-the-islamic-republic-of-afghanistan-amidst-a-rocket-attack-claimed-by-isil Ashraf Ghani is sworn in as the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan amidst a rocket attack claimed by ISIL. Abdullah Abdullah proclaims himself as President as well. 2018-08-19 73ad8c28894a708079523536cf67fecbaad4cef1 6 Ashraf Ghani President War in Afghanistan 3 /feed/2018/08/19/afghan-president-ashraf-ghani-calls-for-a-conditional-cease-fire-with-taliban-insurgents-for-the-duration-of-the-eid-al Afghan President Ashraf Ghani calls for a conditional cease-fire with Taliban insurgents for the duration of the Eid al-Adha holiday. 2013-02-24 610c5993eadb86224aee4bfcd8e5a8fcae7fc6ce 4 Hamid Karzai President War in Afghanistan 3 /feed/2013/02/24/president-of-afghanistan-hamid-karzai-orders-the-united-states-to-leave-wardak-province-amid-allegations-of-torture-asso President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai orders the United States to leave Wardak province amid allegations of torture associated with US special forces. /feed/2021/08/15/president-ashraf-ghani-agrees-to-form-a-team-for-negotiations-as-he-also-agrees-to-step-down-and-allow-an-interim-taliba TOLO 15 e0a14a9032f62be0c2d3117c53d5da309b3c9206 8 https://tolonews.com/afghanistan-174232 2021 President Ashraf Ghani agrees to form a team for negotiations as he also agrees to step down and allow an interim Taliban government amid the insurgent group's advance. Among the people in the negotiation team is the first President of Afghanistan after the 2001 U.S. invasion, Hamid Karzai.