Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Afghanistan Government Raises New Concerns About U.S.-Taliban Deal

A member of the Afghan security force stands in front of a poster of Afghan presidential candidate Ashraf Ghani in Kabul, Afghanistan September 2, 2019.REUTERS/Mohammad Ismail

Reuters: Afghan government has concerns about U.S.-Taliban peace deal

KABUL (Reuters) - The Afghan government has concerns about the draft peace agreement reached between U.S. and Taliban negotiators and wants further clarification, President Ashraf Ghani’s main spokesman said on Wednesday.

The deal, which would see around 5,000 U.S. troops withdrawn and five bases closed in exchange for guarantees that Afghanistan would not be used as a base for militant attacks on America, was presented to Ghani this week by the special U.S. envoy for peace in Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad.

However, with the Taliban stepping up attacks in the capital Kabul and provincial centers across the country, the agreement has faced scepticism from several sides, including a number of former U.S. officials and politicians.

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WNU Editor: I guess the Afghan government wants to know if there is going to be a ceasefire if this "peace deal" is signed. Hint .... there will be no ceasefire.

More News On The Afghanistan Government Raising New Concerns About US-Taliban Deal

Afghan government raises new concerns about US-Taliban deal -- AP
Kabul 'concerned' about US-Taliban deal, seeks clarification -- AFP
Afghan Officials Express Concern Over Draft U.S.-Taliban Peace Deal -- RFE
Afghan official: Government 'concerned' by some parts of US-Taliban peace pact -- The Hill
Afghan government 'concerned' about US-Taliban peace deal draft -- The National
Afghan Govt Concerned About US-Taliban Deal: Sediqqi -- TOLO News
Afghan government seeks clarification regarding U.S.-Taliban draft peace agreement -- Khaama Press

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