NSTworld: The reduced violence period, to be observed by Afghan, international and Taliban forces, will begin at midnight (1930 GMT) Afghanistan US
The agreement could represent a chance for peace after 18 years of war and a U.S. troop presence that dates back to 2001, as well as boosting U.S. President Donald Trump’s hopes of pulling U.S. forces out of Afghanistan.
Both sides would also make arrangements for the release of prisoners, spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said. Trump, who has vowed to stop “endless wars” as he seeks re-election in November, has long sought to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan. “Based on the plan, the reduction in violence will start between the Taliban and international and Afghan security forces for one week,” Javid Faisal, spokesperson for the Afghan National Security Advisor, told Reuters.
“Every party has the right of self defence but there would no attacks on each other’s positions in these seven days,” the Taliban leader said.
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