The negotiators representing the Afghan government in Qatar have offered the Taliban a power-sharing deal in an attempt to end the violence in the war-torn region, reported news agency AFP. The Taliban has been reluctant to strike a political settlement with the Afghan government and other regional stakeholders since the US-led troops finalised their withdrawal from the region. The proposal allows the Taliban to share power in return for a halt in violence in the country," AFP quoted a government negotiator as saying. The Taliban fighters have intensified their offensive against Afghan security forces as they make rapid gains in the region. "We're closely monitoring developments, we're concerned about deteriorating security situation.

Source: Hindustan Times August 12, 2021 11:27 UTC