The Taliban have stepped up attacks on Afghan security forces, killing dozens of troops and police in a string of assaults. FMTNews US
KABUL: The US special envoy who brokered a deal with the Taliban called Sunday for the insurgents to implement a humanitarian ceasefire while Afghanistan tries to tackle its worsening coronavirus crisis.
“Ramadan offers the Taliban an opportunity to embrace a humanitarian ceasefire to reduce violence and suspend offensive military operations until the health crisis is over.” “Ramadan offers Afghan leaders, President Ghani and Dr Abdullah, the opportunity to put the interest of the country ahead of their own,” Khalilzad said.
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