NBC: Taliban leaders meet to consider Afghan government cease-fire offer
President Ashraf Ghani has said government troops would observe a cease-fire beginning on June 12 and lasting to around June 19.
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — The Taliban's top military council was meeting Thursday to decide whether to accept Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's cease-fire offer, two senior commanders told NBC News.
Ghani announced earlier that government troops would observe a cease-fire beginning on 27 Ramadan, or June 12 on the Western calendar, and last through the Eid al-Fitr holiday, or around June 19. A statement from the president's office said the cease-fire does not include Al Qaeda or the Islamic State.
The group’s leadership "will thoroughly discuss the pros and cons of the cease-fire announcement," said a member of the Taliban council.
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More News On The Possibility Of A One Week Ceasefire In Afghanistan
Afghanistan calls temporary Eid ceasefire with Taliban -- BBC
Afghan president declares temporary cease-fire with Taliban in new peace effort -- Washington Post
Afghan President Announces Holiday Cease-fire with Taliban -- Military.com/AP
Afghanistan announces Eid ceasefire with Taliban until June 20 -- Reuters
Afghanistan announces temporary ceasefire with the Taliban -- CNN
NATO welcomes ceasefire with Taliban, calls for peace talks -- Reuters
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