Taliban spokesperson Mohammad Naeem said that the first item of business will be setting the agenda [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]
Peace talks between the Taliban and the Afghan gov’t resume in Doha after weeks of delays and change in US diplomatic leadership
Peace talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government have resumed in the Qatari capital Doha after weeks of delays, escalating violence and a change in US diplomatic leadership as the Biden administration began.
Taliban spokesman Mohammad Naeem tweeted on Monday night the resumption of the talks, which were the outcome of an agreement between the Afghan armed group and the US in February 2020.
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WNU editor: I am not optimistic on these talks. The Taliban believe they have won the war, and the only purpose of these talks is to work out the terms of capitulation.
Update: It is hard to negotiate with people who believe God is on their side .... How to Bargain with the Taliban (War On The Rocks).
