Pompeo says 'time for peace' as Afghanistan announces ceasefire with Taliban
The United States is ready to support and facilitate direct peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Sunday, welcoming a Muslim Eid holiday ceasefire announced by President Ashraf Ghani.
By Reuters
August 20, 2018
WASHINGTON: The United States is ready to support and facilitate direct peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Sunday, welcoming a Muslim Eid holiday ceasefire announced by President Ashraf Ghani.
"The United States welcomes the announcement by the Afghan government of a ceasefire conditioned on Taliban participation," Pompeo said in a statement.
"This plan responds to the clear and continued call of the Afghan people for peace." He said Washington was ready to back direct negotiations between the government and militant movement.
"There is no obstacles to talks. It is time for peace," Pompeo said.
-
Jack Hughes' patriotic words spark calls for Tate McRae to dump her boyfriend -
US government to cease collecting tariffs after Supreme Court ruling -
‘Global human rights are under attack,’ UN chief Antonio Guterres issues stark warning -
Who was ‘El Mencho’? Inside the rise and fall of Mexico’s most wanted drug lord killed in military operation -
BTC price today: Bitcoin sinks below $65K on trade uncertainty -
NYC travel ban: Mamdani shuts down roads amid blizzard conditions -
Akinola Davies Jr. gives his immigrant parents a shoutout in 2026 BAFTAs acceptance speech -
Italy: Skeleton of Saint Francis of Assisi’s goes on public display for first time after 800 years