Afghanistan

Landlocked country in South-Central Asia

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Afghanistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country situated at the confluence of Western, Central, and Southern Asia. Afghanistan is bordered by Pakistan to the east and south; Iran to the west; Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan to the north; and China to the northeast. Occupying 652,000 square kilometers (252,000 sq mi), it is a mountainous country with plains in the north and southwest. Kabul is the capital and largest city. The population is 32 million, mostly composed of ethnic Pashtuns, Tajiks, Hazaras and Uzbeks.

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'It Did Not Work': Pompeo Unable To End Afghan Political Feud US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday tried to rescue a U.S.-led effort to bring peace to Afghanistan. Pompeo met with Taliban officials at a Qatari military base after visiting Kabul. According.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:37Published 2 weeks ago

Afghanistan: Concern about COVID-19 as refugees return home Health leaders now fear many of them could be bringing the virus back with them. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 01:55Published 2 weeks ago

US begins troop withdrawal from Afghanistan: US official The pullout comes as Afghanistan's rival leaders were sworn in as president in separate ceremonies. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 03:19Published on March 10, 2020


Afghan President's swearing-in interrupted by rocket attack Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's swearing-in for a second term is interrupted by rocket fire. He kept his cool as the palace was rocked by explosions. Report by Barnesj. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:53Published on March 9, 2020

Afghan women concerned about resurgent Taliban Women gained equal rights in the 2004 constitution, but nothing is guaranteed. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:55Published on March 8, 2020

Afghanistan-Taliban talks at risk as unrest continues There have been nearly 80 attacks in Afghanistan since the US and the Taliban signed a peace deal a week ago. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:48Published on March 7, 2020

Coast guard rescues 120 migrants off Turkish coast Turkey's coast guard rescued around 120 migrants trying to reach a Greek island on three dinghies early on Friday after they said their passage was blocked by Greek coast guard vessels. Adam Reed.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:39Published on March 6, 2020

Afghanistan: Gunmen kill at least 27 people in Kabul high-profile ceremony, wound dozens Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:05Published on March 6, 2020

Aerial footage shows queues of migrants near Greek-Turkish border The footage was shot from the Turkish Interior Ministry's helicopter on Thursday whilst the Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu inspected the region. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:44Published on March 5, 2020

Afghanistan: US strikes Taliban targets for the first time since peace deal Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:24Published on March 4, 2020

Blast hits football ground in eastern Afghanistan At least three people killed, 11 wounded in Khost province explosion as the Taliban says it is resuming operations. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 03:47Published on March 2, 2020

'Mayor Pete' Buttigieg Ends U.S. Presidential Bid Pete Buttigieg, who entered the Democratic presidential race as a relative unknown ended his White House bid on Sunday. Reuters reports he was able to position himself as the future of the party during.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published on March 2, 2020

Afghans fear return to Taliban rule after US peace deal signed The Taliban ruled Afghanistan between 1996 and 2001 and enforced a regime that gave women virtually no rights, banning them from travelling, working, and getting an education.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:36Published on March 1, 2020

The human cost of the Afghan war and Taliban attacks Al Jazeera takes a look at the human cost of the US-led invasion of Afghanistan. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:45Published on March 1, 2020

Afghanistan's Taliban, US sign agreement aimed at ending war Agreement signed in Qatar's capital, Doha, could result in US troops leaving Afghanistan within 14 months. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 03:19Published on March 1, 2020

Trump Wants To Immediately Withdraw Troops From Afghanistan The U.S. and the Taliban signed an agreement aimed at ending America’s war in Afghanistan. President Donald Trump said he plans to start pulling troops out of Afghanistan immediately. He said:.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published on March 1, 2020

US signs peace deal with Afghanistan's Taliban after 18 years of war US signs peace deal with Afghanistan's Taliban after 18 years of warView on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published on March 1, 2020

Trump Praises Deal With Afghanistan President Donald Trump said he would personally meet with leaders of the Taliban. He rejected criticism of the U.S. making a deal with the insurgents in Afghanistan. The deal paves the way for a full.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published on February 29, 2020

Trump hails Afghanistan deal, plans to meet Taliban leaders U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday hailed a deal that the United States signed with Taliban insurgents and said he would personally meet with leaders of the group in the near future. This report.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:24Published on February 29, 2020

Afghanistan's Taliban, US sign peace deal Peace deal signed in Qatari capital, Doha, will pave the way for the complete withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 13:43Published on February 29, 2020

Afghanistan: Fears political divide may thwart peace deal Despite recent reduction in violence, political divisions in Kabul may pose a challenge to ending the war against the Taliban. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 03:02Published on February 28, 2020

Afghan refugee dreams of boxing in Olympics A young Afghan refugee living in Portugal is attempting to achieve in 10 months what normally takes years of preparation - qualifying to box in the Olympics. Libby Hogan reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:55Published on February 27, 2020

Afghanistan: Fears people with coronavirus will enter via Iran Afghanistan has recorded its first coronavirus case, but can the country's healthcare system cope with a possible outbreak? Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:41Published on February 26, 2020

WHO warns that the world should prepare for coronavirus pandemic The World Health Organization has warned that the world should prepare for a potential coronavirus pandemic. Credit: Reuters - 3D Animations (Next Me Duration: 01:21Published on February 26, 2020

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