Doha agreement
After 20 years, countless deaths and a Taliban victory, US finally leaves Afghanistan
The US diplomatic mission has also temporarily been shifted to Doha from Kabul. The US and coalition forces evacuated 123,000 people from Kabul, including 6,000 US citizens, since August 14
US orders its staff to leave embassy in Kabul fearing rise in violence
The Joe Biden administration has decided to withdraw all remaining US troops from Afghanistan by September 11. However, reports indicate a number of US personnel could remain in different capacities, along with mercenaries
Afghan government to release 900 more Taliban prisoners, urges Taliban to extend Eid ceasefire
The Afghan government has released close to 1,100 Taliban prisoners since February this year, in response to which the Taliban has released about 300 Afghan security forces personnel
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