President Trump announces Taliban talksThe president said on Thursday that he had reopened peace negotiations with the militant group, less than three months after calling off talks aimed at ending the 18-year war in Afghanistan. Mr. Trump made the announcement during a Thanksgiving visit to American troops in Afghanistan, his first trip to the country as president. White House officials offered few details, and the Taliban made no immediate comment. The Afghan government has demanded that the Taliban agree to a cease-fire, but there has been no evidence that the group is willing to grant one. Background: In September, Mr. Trump canceled plans for a meeting at Camp David with Taliban leaders and Afghan officials after a Taliban attack killed an American soldier.

Source: New York Times November 29, 2019 10:03 UTC