Afghan Taliban say will continue talks with US peace envoy 0 SHARES Share it! “It was an introductory meeting in which an eight-member U.S. delegation held a detailed meeting with members of our political office,” said a senior Taliban member. “Both sides discussed prospects for peace, and the U.S presence in Afghanistan,” said another Taliban official, requesting anonymity. In exchange, the Taliban want the Afghan government to release fighters from jails across the country and the swift removal of foreign forces fighting alongside Afghan troops. Key roleKhalilzad was appointed last month, as President Donald Trump’s administration launched fresh efforts to hold peace talks with the Taliban.

Source: Manila Bulletin October 13, 2018 18:22 UTC