An agreement between the U.S. and the Taliban to reduce violence in Afghanistan will begin Friday at midnight local time. If the seven-day truce is deemed successful, the two sides plan to sign a historic agreement on Feb. 29.
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.An agreement between the U.S. and the Taliban to reduce violence in Afghanistan will begin Friday at midnight local time, according to U.S., Afghan and Taliban officials.
The seven-day deal applies nationwide and includes security forces of the Afghan government, which is supported by the U.S., but rejected by the Taliban. It is"very specific," according to a senior administration official, including prohibiting roadside bombs, suicide bombs and rocket attacks.
The agreement to reduce violence is not a full ceasefire, and a senior administration official warned last Friday they expect there to be"spoilers... who benefit from the status quo" and will conduct attacks. But the U.S. military will monitor the levels of violence and use a hotline directly to the militant group, as well as the Afghan government, to raise any violations or other issues.
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