Afghanistan Talks Agree ‘Roadmap to Peace’

A landmark peace conference between the Taliban and influential Afghans, including government officials, has agreed a “roadmap for peace” that could hasten the end of the 18-year war.

A statement called for an end to civilian casualties and the protection of women’s rights within an “Islamic framework”.

The non-binding agreement comes as the US and Taliban continue to negotiate an American withdrawal.Read More…