Clarification by spokesman of Islamic Emirate concerning propaganda about ceasefirehttps://t.co/rGATwjbbgb— Zabihullah (..ذبـــــیح الله م ) (@Zabehulah_M33) December 30, 2019
"The reality of the situation is that the Islamic Emirate has no intention of declaring a ceasefire." https://t.co/gO0eDJgEq7 pic.twitter.com/sPobGaJTFw
France 24: Taliban slams ‘baseless reports' of ceasefire plans
The Taliban on Monday denied agreeing to any ceasefire in Afghanistan after rumours swirled of a potential deal that would see a reduction in fighting after more than 18 years of war.
In a statement released on Twitter, the Taliban’s official spokesman said the group has “no intention of declaring a ceasefire”.
Blasting multiple US media reports suggesting the group was ready to announce a temporary truce, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid denied “propaganda by some outlets” of a schism within the movement over the ceasefire issue. "Some intelligence circles are utilizing the media in an effort to generate anxiety, false optimism and sabotage the ongoing negotiations process through the dissemination of misleading information," said the statement without providing further details.
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WNU editor: I should not be surprised. The Taliban have shown no interest in a ceasefire during these talks. So who spread the story that was picked up by every news agency in the world that the Taliban were ready to announce a ceasefire?
