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Post by J.J.Gibbs on Apr 5, 2020 14:59:06 GMT -5
Taliban warn peace deal with US near breaking point
By KATHY GANNON | Associated Press | Published: April 5, 2020 ISLAMABAD, Pakistan โ The Taliban said in a statement Sunday their peace deal with the U.S. was nearing a breaking point, accusing Washington of violations that included drone attacks on civilians, while also chastising the Afghan government for delaying the release of 5,000 Taliban prisoners promised in the agreement. The Taliban said they had restricted attacks against Afghan security forces to rural outposts, had not attacked international forces and had not attacked Afghan forces in cities or military installations. The Taliban said those limits on their attacks had not been laid out specifically in the agreement with the U.S. that was signed in February. The Taliban warned of more violence if the U.S. and the Afghan government continue what they alleged were violations of the deal. The militants said they had reduced their attacks compared with last year, but said continued violations would โcreate an atmosphere of mistrust that will not only damage the agreements, but also force mujaheddin to a similar response and will increase the level of fighting.โ link
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