But a senior Taliban commander sounded optimistic after the talks with the Afghan-born Khalilzad, who played key diplomatic roles in former president George W. ... Heavy toll by Taliban . Afghan authorities have put a brave face on the negotiations, noting that Kabul has..…

After the American invasion and occupation of Afghanistan in 2001 with the help of the Northern Alliance, the top leadership of the Taliban has mostly settled in Quetta and its adjoining rural areas and Afghan refugee camps, hence it is called the Quetta Shura Taliban. . In order to..…

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..…

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..…

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. . . . ..…

Up until now, Taliban has rejected Afghan offer of holding talks, preferring instead to talk to the US side. ... Despite the presence of US-led foreign forces training, advising and assisting their Afghan counterparts 17 years Taliban controls half of Afghanistan.. ..…