Afghan Taliban confirms meeting with US officials in UAE

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said in a statement that the militant group had also met representatives from Saudi Arabia and the UAE, SITE Intelligence Group reported Monday, but not the Afghanistan government.

By AFP
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December 17, 2018

Hong Kong: The Afghan Taliban said its representatives met officials from the US and Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates Monday, amid efforts by Washington to press for a negotiated end to Afghanistan´s devastating 17-year conflict.

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said in a statement that the militant group had also met representatives from Saudi Arabia and the UAE, SITE Intelligence Group reported Monday, but not the Afghanistan government.

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