Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Afghanistan War News Updates -- June 18, 2013



Karzai Announces Peace Talks As Afghans Take Over Security -- Reuters

KABUL (Reuters) - Afghanistan will send a team to Qatar for peace talks with the Taliban, President Hamid Karzai said on Tuesday, as the U.S.-led NATO coalition launched the final phase of the 12-year war with the last round of security transfers to Afghan forces.

Karzai's announcement was the first possible step forward in the peace process, which has struggled to achieve results despite many attempts, and is likely to be applauded by his Western backers.

"Afghanistan's High Peace Council will travel to Qatar to discuss peace talks with the Taliban," Karzai said in Kabul, referring to the council he formed in late 2010.

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More News On Afghanistan

ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, June 18th -- ISAF
Afghan Forces Struggle as U.S. Weans Them Off Support -- New York Times
In pictures: Afghan army's elite special forces -- BBC
NATO drone crash in Southern Afghanistan -- Khaama Press
Large blast hits Afghan capital Kabul amid security transition with NATO -- FOX News/AP
Blast Mars Day of Security Handover in Kabul -- Wall Street Journal
Bombing mars final NATO transfer of Afghan security duties -- L.A. Times
Blast Likely Aimed at Afghan Politician Kills 3 in Kabul -- New York Times
Afghan MP Haji Mohammad Mohaqiq escape suicide attack in Kabul -- Khaama Press
After Gunfire, Politicians in Afghanistan Trade Accusations -- New York Times
Afghans take nationwide security lead from Nato -- BBC
Afghan forces take over security from Nato -- The Guardian
Karzai: Afghan troops take lead to secure country -- AP
Afghans take security lead role from NATO coalition -- CBS/AP
'Day of honor': Afghans take over national security from US-led forces -- NBC
U.S. Hands Over Afghan War to Afghan Troops 12 Years After Invasion -- ABC News
After 12 years, NATO passes security responsbility to Afghan forces -- Christian Science Monitor
Afghan Forces Take Over Security Responsibility -- Voice of America
Deadly blast marks Afghan security handover -- Al Jazeera
Afghan officials to talk with Taliban in Doha -- Al Jazeera
Afghanistan to begin peace talks with Taliban in Qatar -- The Telegraph
Afghan envoys to travel to Qatar for Taliban talks -- FOX News/AFP
Afghan delegation visits Qatar for talks with Taliban: Karzai -- Khaama Press
Taliban liaison office in Qatar set to open on Tuesday -- Khaama Press
Canadian soldiers leave for final mission in Afghanistan -- CTV News
Senator wants answers about alleged CIA payments -- AP
Afghanistan: Weak Appointments Undermine Rights Body -- Human Rights Watch
There will be no victory parade for British troops in Afghanistan -- Con Coughlin, The Telegraph

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