Afghanistan
Qatari Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Ali bin Fahd al-Hajri (C) cuts the ribbon alongside a member of the Taliban's office Jan Mohammad Madani (L) at the opening ceremony of the new Taliban political office in Doha on June 18, 2013. The office is intended to open dialogue with the international community and Afghan groups for a 'peaceful solution' in Afghanistan Naim told reporters.
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In 2001, when the Americans attacked the Taliban, they used cluster munitions in parts of Afghanistan, no one will deny that probably some Taliban were killed as a result
Last week, I was responsible for security here in Afghanistan, and today as a result of that ceremony, the responsibility is with the MOD and the MOI on behalf of President Karzai, and that is a significant change from yesterday to today
The jihad continues to end the occupation and establish an Islamic emirate. To achieve this goal, we will follow every legitimate means ... The emirate of the Taliban, with its military effort, has a strategic goal related to the future of Afghanistan. The movement is not intending to harm any other parties and will not allow anybody to use Afghan territory to threaten other countries.More quotes »
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U.S. and Taliban to start talks in Qatar office
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Funeral set for NY soldier killed in Afghanistan
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Letter: Don't water down 'scaffold law'
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Afghan Taliban attack near Kabul airport
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Militants attack NATO trucks in Pakistan, kill 4
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