Truthout
Afghanistan
Why We Persist: Activists Have Protested US Drone Base for Over a Decade
If no one speaks out, the Pentagon will keep operating as if it has a popular mandate to keep up the killing.
How War Targets the Young
At home or abroad, the “war on terror” has also been a war on youth and education.
Trump Brings the Troops Home… to Iraq
Trump has lied in a way that even his most devout believers should find difficult to stomach.
Ending the Afghan War Won’t End the Killing
The U.S. has an obligation to clear explosive hazards in Afghanistan -- a large portion of which are of U.S. origin.
Elizabeth Warren Calls for Withdrawal of US Troops From Afghanistan
Warren said, “We're not going to bomb our way to a solution in Afghanistan.”
Civilians Work Toward Peace in Wartime Afghanistan
As U.S.-Taliban negotiations crumble, Afghan citizens pursue their daily work toward peace.
Observe 9/11 Anniversary by Calling for an End to the Afghan War
The U.S. must withdraw all troops, CIA agents and mercenaries and close its military bases in Afghanistan.
As in Vietnam, the US Will Leave Afghanistan a Disaster for Its Citizens
When the U.S. finally leaves Afghanistan, it will likely offer no substantive humanitarian aid to the Afghan people.
Trump Calls Off Peace Talks With Taliban
The United States and Taliban had appeared close to signing an agreement after holding nine rounds of talks in Doha.
As Deadly Bombings Devastate Afghanistan, US-Taliban Peace Talks Continue
Top issues in the negotiations include a U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.