KABUL’s leader death were yet to sink in, expressing optimism it would lead to the reopening of peace talks.
Speaking to journalists, Nicholas Haysom said it was not UN’s responsibility to lead the peace parleys on behalf of Afghanistan. “It’s our duty to convince the warring factions to sit across the negotiating table and support the peace process.”
Haysom added it was not yet clear what the consequences of Mullah Omar’s demise would be . . .
