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Afghan peace talks
The Taliban leaders are meeting with each other. Photo: Al Jazeera
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The Taliban leaders are meeting with each other. Photo: Al Jazeera
Peace talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government have started in the Qatari capital Doha after thousands of people died in two decades of war.
The talks began at a hotel in Doha on Saturday (September 12). Official talks between the two sides will begin on Monday (September 14), Qatar-based Al Jazeera reported.
On the inauguration day, a delegation from the Afghan government proposed a ceasefire. And the demand of the Taliban is to establish an Islamic government in Afghanistan. This is a historic gathering to forget the bloody days of two decades and restore peace. Historically, the Afghan government and representatives of the Taliban have finally met for the first time after a long struggle. The talks took place in Doha, the capital of Qatar, a few months later.
Former Afghan intelligence chief Masum Stanekzai leads a 21-member delegation to the Afghan government. And on behalf of the Taliban, Maulvi Abdul Hakim, who is the president of the court of the armed group. On the opening day of the talks, the Afghan government called for a ceasefire; And the Taliban are demanding the introduction of an Islamic regime.
Abdullah Abdullah, a spokesman for the Afghan government, said: “So it just came to our attention. We want to reach a consensus through discussions with those who believe in different schools of thought. The main purpose is to come here with a good mindset to leave the differences and divisions is to establish a lasting peace in Afghanistan in the interests of both parties.
Taliban spokesman Mullah Abdul Ghani said: “We need to focus on issues that will benefit all parties, not just a few.” This negotiation process can have differences. We assure the Afghan people that we will work with the utmost sincerity to restore peace and stability to the country.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo traveled to Qatar to attend the historic gathering, the 19th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, which sparked the war in Afghanistan. In his opening remarks, he said: “It takes hard work and sacrifice to make this historic discussion a success. The United Nations and NATO have pledged all possible cooperation to make the meeting a success.
Taliban leader Mullah Beradar Akhand said Afghanistan needed an Islamic system in which people of all nationalities could live in brotherhood and love without discrimination.
The meeting was scheduled to take place after the Taliban signed a security agreement with the United States in February. But differences over the release of a controversial Taliban leader led to a series of back-and-forth meetings.
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