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By J.P. LAWRENCE | STARS AND STRIPES Published: February 27, 2021 KABUL, Afghanistan – The drawdown of U.S. troops from Afghanistan has encouraged the Taliban’s belief that they are closer than ever to victory, analysts and fighters said, one year after a deal was signed with the militant group meant to bring peace to the country. On Feb. 29, U.S. and Taliban representatives gathered in Doha, Qatar, to sign an agreement that would allow for the withdrawal of American troops in exchange for concessions by the militants. The concessions included opening peace talks with the government in...

Wave of violence in the capital raises fears of worse to come if US troops withdraw in May as agreed with the Taliban

US Pullout Will Ground Afghan Air Forces in 'Months': Report The Afghan air force won’t be able to fly effective combat missions within months if the few remaining allied advisers leave, a report to Congress by the Lead Inspector General for Operation Freedom’s Sentinel said, according to Stars and Stripes.  Almost 94% of NATO’s Train Advise Assist Command-Air personnel tasked with helping build Afghanistan’s air force have already left the country over the last nine months, according to the report.  The sharp drawdown of foreign military advisers, mainly from the US, has virtuall...

By J.P. LAWRENCE | STARS AND STRIPES Published: February 19, 2021 KABUL, Afghanistan — The Afghan air force, a key factor in the government’s ability to keep Taliban insurgents at bay, won’t be able to fly effective combat missions within months if the few remaining allied advisers leave, a new report said. Almost 94% of NATO’s Train Advise Assist Command-Air personnel, tasked with helping build Afghanistan’s air force, have already left the country over the last nine months, a report to Congress by the Lead Inspector General for Operation Freedom’s Sentinel said. The sharp dr...

The blast occurred at a bombmaking course in Afghanistan’s northern Balkh province.