Afghanistan War News Updates -- July 19, 2021

Al Jazeera: Foreign missions in Kabul issue joint call for Taliban ceasefire

Fifteen diplomatic missions call for ‘urgent end’ to offensives, hours after Doha meeting failed to agree on a ceasefire.

Fifteen diplomatic missions and the NATO representative in Kabul have joined hands to urge the Taliban to halt military offensives across Afghanistan, just hours after a peace meeting in Doha failed to agree on a ceasefire.

A senior delegation of Afghan leaders met the Taliban’s political leadership in the Qatari capital over the last two days, but a Taliban statement issued late on Sunday made no mention of a halt to Afghanistan’s rising violence.

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Afghanistan War News Updates -- July 19, 2021

US intel assessments on Afghanistan warn of 'accelerating pace' of Taliban hold on country -- CNN

‘967 Taliban Killed in 4 Days’ as Clashes Continue: ANDSF -- TOLO News

US Intel Reportedly Fears

Taliban Could ‘Choke Off’ Kabul Amid ‘Accelerating’ Advance -- Sputnik

International community calls for 'urgent end' to Taliban offensive -- AFP

Diplomats urge Taliban to halt Afghan offensive -- DW

Joint declaration, 15 countries ask Taliban to lay down weapons -- Khaama Press

Afghan Clerics Call for Immediate Ceasefire -- TOLO News

Afghan government, Taliban leaders meet for peace negotiations -- UPI

Afghan government and Taliban to meet again after inconclusive talks -- France 24

Taliban say they want Afghan deal, even as they battle on -- Politico

Taliban denies reports of ceasefire offer for prisoner release -- BBC

US troop exodus from Afghanistan leaves Russia, China worried about extremists -- SCMP

Biden admin now plans to evacuate 2,500 Afghans directly to the U.S. -- NBC