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Ashraf Ghani called on the insurgents to accept peace talks. Government and extremist group sign a temporary ceasefire
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Saturday (30) formalized the end of the Taliban ceasefire with the Taliban but called on the insurgents to accept the negotiations
"Now, that is the Taliban decision they want to continue to kill or join the peace process, "Ghani said at a press conference in Kabul where he reiterated his call for comprehensive peace talks .
Ghani ordered the suspension of offensive operations for 10 days after the truce between June 15 and 17, when unarmed Taliban fighters mingled with soldiers, policemen and civilians in the streets of Kabul and # 39; elsewhere.
The announcement of this Saturday means that Afghan security forces, who have adopted a largely defensive stance since Eid, can resume normal operations against the Taliban as well as against Daesh fighters ( also known as the Islamic State). co), with whom there was no ceasefire
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