Zalmay Khalilzad, held long six days of talks with Taliban representatives Qatar... ... The length and breadth of Taliban talks are unprecedented, signaling that both United States and Taliban see path forward.. ..…
Taliban has committed several massacres of Hazara people Afghanistan, following the 1997 massacre of 3,000 Taliban prisoners by Uzbek warlord Abdul Malik Pahlawan Mazar-i-Sharif thousands of Hazaras were massacred by Taliban in August 1998 for betraying Taliban.. ..…
The Taliban or the collapse of the Soviet empire? Some stirred-up Moslems or the liberation of Central Europe and the end of the Cold War?” ..…
Ghani did not criticise US-led talks, as he had, reminded everyone that Khalilzad's mission was to persuade Taliban to sit down with Afghan government. ... That would entail another round of talks between Americans and Taliban, until the insurgents change their position on talking to..…
U.S envoy said the agreement would need to include ceasefire and pledge from Taliban to enter into negotiations with Afghan government. ... Laurent Gillieron EPA In the past, U.S was reluctant to enter into talks with Taliban without the participation and approval of Afghan government. ..…
John in Damascus to a Mosque in 706 and the Taliban to destroy ancient Buddhist shrines in Afghanistan in 2001. . ..…
At least a dozen Americans have been freed, including three UCLA basketball players who were detained in China, and Caitlin Coleman, who was rescued along with her family after being held captive by the Taliban for five years. . . . ..…
The deal was subsequently regarded by many international experts on conflict resolution as a successful model for resolving other civil wars, including the Afghan war between government and Taliban forces. . . . ..…
More talks on the draft are expected February, again in Qatari Doha, Taliban sources said.. ... Taliban sources said other clauses in the draft include agreement over the exchange and release of prisoners, the removal of international travel ban on Taliban leaders by Washington..…
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