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Trump says US will sign Afghanistan peace deal with Taliban, first step in bringing troops ‘home’

U.S. and Taliban officials will finalize the agreement on Saturday, potentially bringing a close to the nearly 19-year-old conflict.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Trump says 8,600 US troops will stay after Afghanistan withdrawal

President Donald Trump said he plans to withdraw thousands of U.S. forces from Afghanistan if, but will keep 8,600 there for the foreseeable future, pending the outcome of U.S. peace talks with the Taliban, which appear to be concluding.

4 years ago

Liz Cheney, Lindsey Graham voice skepticism on possible US-Taliban peace deal

The House’s No. 3 Republican and other party members are voicing skepticism about a possible deal to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan, following the latest round of talks with the Taliban.

4 years ago

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