US EditionTrump’s New Approach to the Taliban
- The United States has removed multimillion-dollar bounties on leaders of the Haqqani network, including Sirajuddin Haqqani, as stated by the U.S. State Department and the Taliban government.
- While remaining on the list of specially designated global terrorists, the bounties have been cancelled and are no longer listed on the FBI's website.
- Analyst Abdul Wahed Faqiri noted that the bounty removal is largely symbolic and reflects a shift towards a more moderate faction within the group.
- This change in U.S. Policy follows recent engagements with the Taliban and indicates a significant shift in approach since the group regained power in 2021.
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Deutsche Welle
DNyuzAfghanistan: US lifts bounties on key Taliban leaders
Washington's move marks a major shift in its stance toward the leaders of the Haqqani network, which was responsible for some of the deadliest attacks during the US-led war in Afghanistan.
Al-Monitor
US drops bounties on top Afghan Taliban officials
The United States has removed multimillion-dollar bounties on leaders of Afghanistan's feared Haqqani militant network, including the current Taliban interior minister, the State Department and the Taliban government said.The Haqqani network was responsible for some of the deadliest attacks during the decades-long war in Afghanistan.The men remain on Washington's list of "specially designated global terrorists" but the bounty price has been scra…
US Drops $10M Bounty on Haqqani: A Strategic Shift or Taliban Deal?
The removal of Sirajuddin Haqqani from the U.S. Rewards for Justice list signals a potential diplomatic recalibration. Does this move indicate a behind-the-scenes deal with the Taliban, and what are the broader implications for South Asia?
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