The last time Taliba­n met Afghan govern­ment was at talks in Pakist­an in 2015KABUL: Afghanistan published Tuesday a lengthy list of delegates who will meet the Taliban in Doha this week, including government officials, in what could become the highest-level dialogue between the sworn enemies in years. Other delegates named on the list come from many walks of Afghan life including youth leaders, tribal elders and — significantly — 52 women. The last time the Taliban met the Afghan government was at talks in Pakistan in 2015, which were derailed by the news that Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Omar had died. UN condemns Taliban’s spring offensive in AfghanistanWhile the Taliban previously met Afghan representatives and politicians in Moscow in February, those talks did not include members of Ghani’s government. This month, the United Nations said it had lifted travel bans for 11 Taliban delegates so they could attend talks.

Source: The Express Tribune April 16, 2019 13:52 UTC