The US says a seven-day reduction in violence has been negotiated with the Taliban in Afghanistan, with the aim of a signed peace deal by February 29
A seven-day reduction in violence in Afghanistan, negotiated by the US and the Taliban, is set to begin Friday night local time, the US State Department announced.
"After decades of conflict, we have come to an understanding with the Taliban on a significant reduction in violence across Afghanistan. This is an important step on a long road to peace, and I call on all Afghans to seize this opportunity," Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tweeted Friday morning. The US is aiming for a peace deal to help execute President Donald Trump's desire to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan.
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