Afghan Conference to Renew Call for Unconditional Taliban Talks

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani will host an international conference Wednesday where, officials say, he will renew his call for “unconditional” peace talks with the Taliban and invite the insurgent group to open an office in Kabul for that purpose. A presidential spokesman told reporters Tuesday the offer will be made under a proposed “comprehensive plan for peace” strategy the president will unveil at the so-called “Kabul Process” meeting, where representatives from over 20 countries and...

© La Voix de l'Amérique - mardi 27 février 2018