U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno speaks to soldiers on Forward Operating Base Azizullah, Afghanistan, Aug. 7, 2013. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Bell
Local Cease-Fire Deals Could Hasten Afghan Peace -- USA Today
Afghan commanders cutting local peace deals with the Taliban as U.S. forces withdraw.
As U.S. forces withdraw from Afghanistan, some local leaders are making cease-fire and other agreements with local insurgent groups, a trend that carries risks but could also help hasten peace, military officials say.
To date, the agreements have been made without relinquishing Afghan military authority or allowing the Taliban to expand influence, coalition officials say.
"We have not seen a geographic expansion of insurgent influence as a result of local agreements, nor have we identified areas in which the Taliban has increased its capabilities or established local safe havens as a result of such agreements," said Matt Sherman, a coalition political adviser.
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