Afghan Taliban<\/a> \u2014 was mediating between the two sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOn May 13 and 14, a 32-member delegation from the Mehsud tribe in South Waziristan and a 16-member committee from the Malakand division met with the TTP, according to Khurasani.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“In light of the current talks, the committees urged for a ceasefire by both parties.” As a result, both parties have declared a truce until May 30 in response to the demand,” he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Afghan Taliban confirmed the Kabul discussions, with government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid claiming the Islamic Emirate acted as a mediator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He announced “great progress” in the talks in a series of Pashto tweets, as well as the agreement on a ceasefire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“In good faith, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is working to forward the process. We hope that all parties will be flexible and accommodating “he remarked.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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