KABUL – The latest US-Taliban negotiations in Doha, which began on December7, have been paused following Wednesday’s attack on a medical facility nearBagram air base that killed two civilians and wounded dozens more.
According to sources, the five days of discussions have focused on thefollowing three issues: a reduction of violence, a ceasefire andintra-Afghan negotiations, TOLO News has reported.
The break in the talks was confirmed by a Taliban spokesman, SuhailShaheen, on Thursday, December 12, who said in a tweet that the talks willresume after a few days.
The US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, ZalmayKhalilzad, tweeted:
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“When I met the Talibs today (Thursday December 12), I expressed outrageabout yesterday’s attack on Bagram, which recklessly killed two and woundeddozens of civilians. Taliban must show they are willing and able to respondto Afghan desire for peace,” Khalilzad tweeted.
He continued: “We’re taking a brief pause for them to consult theirleadership on this essential topic.”
