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talks have resumed between the Taliban and US in Qatar. It has been
reported by the Afghan government. The Taliban now have a political
office in Doha. Several key Taliban men are there talking to US
diplomats. And one of the key US allies-Britain-has also put its
weight behind the negotiations.
These
talks were suspended by the Taliban leader Mullah Omar after the US
forces burned the copies of the holy Quran in Bagram Air Base earlier
this year. But what has really prompted the US to talk to Taliban?
Have they failed in their campaign here in Afghanistan? Fighting,
however, continues on the ground. It has become more violent than
ever. The Taliban are stepping up their attacks on foreign troops to
have more leverage in the negotiations. The US military is expanding
its operations too.
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