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Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad Travels to Qatar and Afghanistan

Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad will depart on travel to Qatar and Afghanistan on August 20. In Doha, Ambassador Khalilzad will resume talks with the Taliban as part of an overall effort to facilitate a peace process that ends the conflict in Afghanistan. In Kabul, he will consult with the leadership of ...

By U.S. Embassy in Kabul | 21 August, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases

U.S. Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance for Afghans

The United States announces an additional amount of nearly $125 million in humanitarian assistance to meet the needs of vulnerable Afghans inside Afghanistan, including internally displaced persons, conflict and flood-affected communities, and Afghan returnees. This brings the total U.S. funding in this fiscal year to the Afghan humanitarian response to nearly $190 million, including for ...

By U.S. Embassy in Kabul | 20 August, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases

Afghanistan Independence Day Statement from Secretary Pompeo

On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I would like to extend my best wishes to the people of Afghanistan as you celebrate the 100th anniversary of your independence on August 19. You have much to be proud of as you celebrate a century of resilience and cultural diversity. ...

By U.S. Embassy in Kabul | 19 August, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan

Location: Kabul, Afghanistan Event: Continuing threats exist against hotels, residential compounds, international organizations, embassies, and other locations frequented by foreign nationals including U.S. citizens in Kabul. These sites have been attacked repeatedly, without warning, and you should be vigilant and exercise caution when visiting places where foreigners in Afghanistan gather or reside. Actions to Take: Consult ...

By U.S. Embassy in Kabul | 30 July, 2019 | Topics: Alert

Joint Statement on the Call between President Ghani and Secretary Pompeo

Secretary Pompeo and President Ghani spoke by phone on July 24 and agreed that now is the time to accelerate efforts to reach a negotiated end to the war in Afghanistan. Secretary Pompeo assured President Ghani that there has been no change to President Trump’s South Asia strategy, including U.S. commitment to a conditions-based drawdown. ...

By U.S. Embassy in Kabul | 25 July, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases

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