The US is to open direct peace talks with the Taliban, senior White House officials have announced.
The first meeting is due to take place in the coming days in Doha, Qatar, where the Taliban have just opened their first official overseas office.
Afghan President Hamid Karzai said his government was also sending delegates to Qatar to talk to the Taliban.
The announcement came on the day Nato handed over security for the whole of Afghanistan to government forces.
US officials said prisoner exchanges would be one topic for discussion with the Taliban, but the first weeks will mainly be used to explore each other's agendas.
However, the talks are on condition that the Taliban renounce violence, break ties with al-Qaeda and respect the Afghan constitution - including the rights of women and minorities.
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Posted Yesterday, 10:58 AM
aamirzs, on 18 June 2013 - 10:07 AM, said:
However, the talks are on condition that the Taliban renounce violence, break ties with al-Qaeda and respect the Afghan constitution - including the rights of women and minorities.
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they still think they are in a position to put conditions!!!
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Posted Yesterday, 05:38 PM
What happened to "we dont negotiate with terrorists" bit?
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If we take our inspiration and guidance from the Holy Qur’an, the final victory, I once again say, will be ours… Do not be overwhelmed by the enormity of the task… You only have to develop the spirit of the Mujahids. You are a nation whose history is replete with people of wonderful character and heroism. Live up to your traditions and add to another chapter of glory. All I require of you now is that everyone… must vow to himself and be prepared to sacrifice his all… in building up Pakistan as a bulwark of Islam and as one of the greatest nations whose ideal is peace within and peace without… Islam enjoins on every Mussulman to give protection to his neighbors and to minorities regardless of caste and creed. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
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Posted Yesterday, 05:42 PM
1Pakistani, on 18 June 2013 - 05:38 PM, said:
What happened to "we dont negotiate with terrorists" bit?
The Taliban took those same words and shoved it down there throats dry, that's what happened!!!
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Posted Today, 02:31 AM
Like as if we didn't see that coming. It's only the naive who would think otherwise. The final solution was always going to be a political one. At least, with those elements that are willing to lay their arms. It's a darm shame that it took 10 years and hundreds and thousands of lives to come to this conclusion. Pakistan needs to facilitate where it can and watch from a safe distance. Peace is in the best interest of Pakistan and the entire region. Indians as usual trying to derail peace efforts.
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