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Extended Talks With Taliban Seen As Positive Step

January 24 2019

Afghanistan

Talks between U.S. officials and representatives of the Taliban in Qatar have been extended after progress was made in the initial sessions, reports Reuters. 

The meetings were scheduled to last for two days but were extended on Wednesday and again on Thursday as the two sides tried to outline a cease-fire agreement.

Thursday's meeting was expected to focus on fostering a dialogue between the Afghan government and the Taliban and establishing a cease-fire mechanism.

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