Government Report: Afghanistan Taliban Attacks Rose In Late-2019

A report by the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction highlights a surge in attacks in Afghanistan, with over 8200 incidents in late 2019, marking the most aggressive Taliban activity since 2010. The US recorded 23 military deaths and 192 injuries, the highest since 2015. In response, the US conducted the most air attacks since 2013, dropping over 7000 weapons. Peace talks between the US and Taliban stalled after a Taliban attack on a US air base, with the US demanding a ceasefire before resuming negotiations.

What did the report by the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction reveal about Taliban activities in late 2019?

• A ceasefire agreement with the Taliban

• Increased humanitarian aid

• The most aggressive period since 2010

• A decrease in Taliban attacks

How many U.S. military combat deaths were reported in 2019, marking the highest since 2015?

• 30

• 23

• 15

• 45

What was significant about the U.S. air attacks in Afghanistan in 2019?

• They were conducted by NATO forces

• They involved over 7000 weapons

• They targeted only civilian areas

• They were the fewest since 2013

What event caused the peace talks between the U.S. and Taliban to stall in December?

• A change in U.S. administration

• A new peace agreement

• A U.S. withdrawal from negotiations

• A Taliban attack on a U.S. air base

What condition did the U.S. set for the continuation of peace talks with the Taliban?

• Economic sanctions

• Withdrawal of U.S. troops

• A commitment to a ceasefire

• Increased military presence