Bilal Sarwary

Bilal Sarwary lives in Kabul. A former longtime producer and reporter for the BBC World Service, he has also appeared regularly on France 24, Radio New Zealand, Turkish Radio and Television, CNN, CBC, and Al Jazeera English.

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An Afghan peace activist shouts slogans in demand to an end to the war during a march from Helmand as he arrives in Kabul on June 18, 2018. - Dozens of peace protesters arrived in Kabul on June 18 after walking hundreds of kilometres across war-battered Afghanistan, as the Taliban ended an unprecedented ceasefire and resumed attacks in parts of the country. (Photo by WAKIL KOHSAR / AFP) (Photo credit should read WAKIL KOHSAR/AFP/Getty Images)

After 18 Years of War, the Taliban Has the Upper Hand in Afghanistan Peace Talks

Bilal Sarwary, Murtaza Hussain

- Feb. 15, 2019

For many observers, the negotiations register as a defeat — recognition that the Taliban has not only survived, but will be central to Afghanistan's future.

***Award winning Sipa photographer Sebastiano Tomada spent several weeks inside the Afghan National Army - traveling to the combat outpost in the Laghman Province, living with the troops and witnessing the start of the fighting season 2013***A Afghan National Army soldier overlooks a valley in eastern Afghanistan.Afghanistan has seen a very active start to its fighting season in 2013.The Afghan National Security Forces in particular the ANA(AfghanNationalArmy) has been at the fore front of the fight, while the NATO led International Security Assistance Force has largely disengaged and transitioned into a supporting,advising and training role while preparing for its exit from the country. (Photo by Sebastiano Tomada/Sipa USA)

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"We Want to Survive": Afghans Warily Anticipate Trump's Withdrawal of Thousands of U.S. Troops

Bilal Sarwary

- Jan. 8, 2019

Some Afghans fear that fewer U.S. troops will lead to more violence, while others hope the pullout will give the country a better shot at peace.

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After 18 Years of War, the Taliban Has the Upper Hand in Afghanistan Peace Talks

"We Want to Survive": Afghans Warily Anticipate Trump's Withdrawal of Thousands of U.S. Troops