US-Taliban truce begins, raising hopes of peace deal
A week-long "reduction in violence" between the Taliban, the United States and Afghan security forces took effect on Friday, raising hopes for a resolution to the 18-year-long war. The agreement struck during negotiations between US and Taliban representatives, if maintained, could secure a peace deal that would lead to a withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan. In a televised address, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani announced the reduction in violence (RIV) […]
