KABUL – Afghans on Sunday reacted with hope and confusion to the USPresident Donald Trump’s decision after he said in a series of tweets thatWashington was calling off the talks with the Taliban following Thursdaydeadly bombing in Kabul that left at least 12 people dead including themone American soldier.

They urged the Taliban to swiftly agree on a ceasefire and resume the talkswith the US side and the Afghan government.

But at the same time, there are serious concerns growing among theembattled Afghans that Trump’s move on the talks could further lead to theexpansion of the war and violence by the Taliban that will take the livesof more civilians.