Friday, 21 February 2020

US, Taliban Seven Day Period Of Reduced Violence Has Begun





Al Jazeera: US, Taliban truce takes effect setting stage for peace deal

US-led forces, Kabul forces and Taliban fighters will observe a seven-day period of reduced violence, officials say.

A week-long "reduction in violence" between the Taliban, the United States and Afghan security forces took effect on Friday, raising hopes of a resolution to the 18-year-long war.

The agreement struck during negotiations between US and Taliban representatives, if maintained, could secure a peace deal that would lead to a withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan.

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WNU Editor: The Taliban is ordering its forces to stay in their areas .... As peace deal looms, Taliban tells fighters to avoid enemy areas, calls for self-defense (Military times).

More News On The US - Taliban Seven Day Period Of Reduced Violence Beginning

US agrees partial truce with the Taliban and is set to sign a peace deal on February 29 -- Daily Mail
Week-long ‘reduction in violence’ to start at midnight, say Taliban, Afghan officials -- France 24
Afghanistan war: US and Afghan Taliban start partial truce -- BBC
US official: 7-day ‘reduction of violence’ promised by Taliban starts tonight; US-Taliban deal to be signed Feb. 29 -- Washington Post
Partial truce begins in Afghanistan, boosting peace hopes -- AFP
U.S., Taliban say 7-day reduction in violence will begin Saturday -- UPI
US and Taliban to sign deal paving way for troop pullout and peace talks -- The Guardian
U.S. and Taliban announce first step in Afghanistan peace process -- Axios
Pompeo expects US-Taliban agreement to be signed on Feb. 29 -- The Hill

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