Monday, July 1, 2013

So Much For Afghanistan's Peace Talks



Taliban Rejects Talks as Britain's Cameron Tours Region -- Voice of America

ISLAMABAD — International-backed efforts to seek a negotiated end to the 12 years of grinding war in Afghanistan have suffered another blow after Taliban rebels apparently rejected conditions for proposed peace talks. The development comes as British Prime Minister David Cameron concluded a trip to Afghanistan and Pakistan as part of efforts to revive the stalled peace process.

In its first formal reaction following the opening of the controversial Taliban political office nearly two weeks ago in Qatar, the Afghan insurgent group has harshly criticized the United States and Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai for allegedly “wasting time” and making “false commitments” regarding proposed peace talks.

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My Comment: This is the reason being used by the Taliban to rejected these talks. What's my take .... I am not surprised by the refusal of both parties to meet.

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