Temporary truce between US, Taliban takes effect setting the stage for possible peace deal
If the so-called"reduction in violence" holds, it will be a major step towards withdrawing US troops after more than 18 years – and launching Afghanistan into an uncertain future.
"Afghans are tired of war," Bismillah Watandost, a senior member of the grassroots People's Peace Movement of Afghanistan, calling on citizens to march and "demand an end to this tragic war"."It's a golden opportunity for Afghanistan to bring peace," one, Abu Mahmood, wrote. A reduction in violence would show the Taliban can control their forces and demonstrate good faith ahead of any signing, which would see the Pentagon withdraw about half of the 12,000-13,000 troops currently in Afghanistan.
However, another Taliban commander there said he had only been ordered to refrain from attacking major cities and highways.Any truce comes fraught with danger, and analysts warn the attempt to stem Afghanistan's bloodshed is laced with complications and could fail at any time. Civilians also flocked to greet the insurgents as they entered urban areas that they usually visit only to attack, including the capital Kabul, for ice cream and more selfies.
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