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For the Afghan peace talks to succeed, a ceasefire is the next — and perhaps toughest — step forward
Peace talks between the Afghan government and Taliban are set to resume today in Doha, at a time of heightened violence in Afghanistan and...
The agreement the US signed with the Taliban last February to start the peace process marked a breakthrough.
- Nematullah Bizhan
- The Conversation
The US pledged to significantly reduce its troop numbers in the country, while the Taliban promised to negotiate a settlement and permanent ceasefire with the Afghan government…
Since the peace talks began in September, however, there has been little progress.
The two sides have only agreed to the…