U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael R. Brown II checks the seal around a C-130 Hercules aircraft ramp after releasing cargo during an airdrop mission over Afghanistan, Aug. 2, 2013. Brown, an aircraft loadmaster, is assigned to the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marleah Miller
Afghan Peace Negotiator Doubtful Of New Doha Talks With Taliban -- Reuters
(Reuters) - The resumption of peace talks between the Taliban and Afghanistan in Qatar has become increasingly unlikely with fresh talks in Turkey or Saudi Arabia a more realistic option, a senior Afghan peace negotiator said on Wednesday.
Peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban in the capital of the Gulf State of Qatar, Doha, were announced in June only to be cancelled in a row over the Taliban displaying their banner and flag, a reminder of their repressive rule over Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001.
The Doha office was closed within 24 hours of its opening.
Many supporters of the peace process say Taliban involvement is essential to ensure security at next year's presidential election and stability following the departure of most foreign troops from the country next year.
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