Thursday, August 15, 2013

Afghanistan War News Updates -- August 15, 2013

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael R. Brown II checks the seal around a C-130 Hercules aircraft ramp after releasing cargo during an airdrop mission over Afghanistan, Aug. 2, 2013. Brown, an aircraft loadmaster, is assigned to the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marleah Miller

Afghan Peace Negotiator Doubtful Of New Doha Talks With Taliban -- Reuters

(Reuters) - The resumption of peace talks between the Taliban and Afghanistan in Qatar has become increasingly unlikely with fresh talks in Turkey or Saudi Arabia a more realistic option, a senior Afghan peace negotiator said on Wednesday.

Peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban in the capital of the Gulf State of Qatar, Doha, were announced in June only to be cancelled in a row over the Taliban displaying their banner and flag, a reminder of their repressive rule over Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001.

The Doha office was closed within 24 hours of its opening.

Many supporters of the peace process say Taliban involvement is essential to ensure security at next year's presidential election and stability following the departure of most foreign troops from the country next year.

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More News On Afghanistan

Afghan soldier who shot Australians hunted down and killed -- The Guardian
Afghan soldier who attacked Australian troops has been shot dead -- Khaama Press
Afghan commandos detain 26, find explosives in eastern Afghanistan -- Dvids
French soldier found dead in Afghanistan -- Global Times
RC-East commander predicts hike in insurgent attacks in Afghanistan -- Stars and Stripes
Afghans Lead the Fight in Afghanistan, General Says -- Patch
Ex-NATO chief: 15,000 troops should stay in Afghanistan -- Global Post/AFP
US commander insists for significant post-2014 presence in Afghanistan -- Khaama Press
How long will Regional Command-Southwest in Afghanistan survive? -- Military Times
Karzai nominates presidential candidate as Afghanistan prepares for 2014 -- Foreign Affairs
Female member of Afghanistan's parliament kidnapped by Taliban -- FOX News/AP
Two ISAF-Generals: Good Progress In Afghanistan – Interview -- Eurasia Review
Afghanistan’s 15,000-troop option -- James Stavridis, Foreign Policy/Star-Telegram

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