Taliban deny reports of third party mediation in Doha talks
This followed reports about Qatar, Uzbekistan, Germany, Norway and Indonesia taking the role of mediators to break the deadlock hindering progress at the intra-Afghan talks.
This followed reports about Qatar, Uzbekistan, Germany, Norway and Indonesia taking the role of mediators to break the deadlock hindering progress at the intra-Afghan talks.
The State Department said Khalilzad departed for Oslo on October 26 where he discussed international coordination and support of the Afghan peace process
Fawzia Koofi, Abdul Mateen Baik and Kalimullah Naqibi are among those who have arrived in Kabul and will return to Doha soon to resume the intra-Afghan talks with the Taliban.
They reviewed the implementation of their financial contributions in support to the Afghan security forces, discussed contributions for 2021.
He warned the belief that says violence must escalate to win concessions at the negotiating table is ‘very risky.
MONITORING (SW) – Abdullah Abdullah, chairman of the high council for national reconciliation, on Sunday met Iranian foreign minister Javad Zarif in Tehran during an
UNAMA said the violence unleashed in Helmand this week has forced thousands of civilians to leave their homes and initial reports suggest civilians have been killed and injured, including women and children.
Reports suggest the meetings resumed after the mediation of Zalmay Khalilzad, the US special representatives for Afghanistan reconciliation.
“We support the peace process. And we welcome the talks between the government in Afghanistan and the Taliban. And as part of the peace effort we have reduced our presence in Afghanistan”, he said.
“We should have the small remaining number of our BRAVE Men and Women serving in Afghanistan home by Christmas!” Trump said on Twitter.
He said 75 percent of Afghans are under the age of 30, many young people have not experienced Taliban rule and that the Taliban need to know and understand this.
According to a statement issued by Arg (presidency), the two sides discussed efforts for peace and stressed upon the need for ceasefire in Afghanistan.