The Taliban, in a rambling commentary published on their website, expressed frustration with what they describe as additional U.S. demands in peace talks — even after they had offered a “reduction of violence.” They have not publicly outlined what that would entail and did not explain the new
Washington demands.
The insurgents' gesture of reduced violence, though never quantified, was meant to open a window for the signing of a peace agreement that could see the withdrawal of U.S. troops and the end to the 18-year war in
Afghanistan, America's longest conflict.
“The
United States and the Afghan
Taliban must commit to abide by the laws of war and end all attacks on Afghan civilians,” he added.