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 was the outcome of the peace talks between the U.S. and Taliban officials in December?

What condition did the state department say the Taliban needs to meet for talks to continue?