The US draft peace plan envisions a truth and reconciliation commission aimed at healing 42 years of conflict in Afghanistan. Photo / APFrustrated by a stalled peace process and escalating violence, the US has presented an eight-page draft peace agreement to Afghanistan's warring sides for review. In the letter, Blinken said Washington wanted to see progress on peace talks and mentioned the draft peace agreement, which calls for a new, inclusive government — which Ghani has resisted. The US peace agreement insists on a permanent cease-fire in Afghanistan. Photo / APThe preamble of the US document says the draft peace agreement is intended to jump-start negotiations.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 08, 2021 21:45 UTC