On Feb. 29, the U.S. and the Taliban signed a groundbreaking peace deal. The weeks since then have been marked by bloodshed and acrimony, but a ceasefire declared by the Taliban, followed by a prisoner release by the Afghan government, offer a bit of hope.
Muslim worshipers in Kabul offer prayers Sunday at the start of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The Taliban announced a three-day ceasefire during the holiday, a surprising move after months of bloody fighting.Muslim worshipers in Kabul offer prayers Sunday at the start of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The Taliban announced a three-day ceasefire during the holiday, a surprising move after months of bloody fighting.
The prisoner release is a"good will gesture" carried out specifically in response to the Taliban's decision, according to presidential spokesperson Sediq Sediqqi. Ghani's government"is extending the offer of peace and is taking further steps to ensure success of the peace process," Sediqqi
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