KABUL by changing its negotiating team but the fighters clung to violence.
Addressing government ministers at the Sapedar Palace, he said changes to the government’s negotiating team would happen, if demanded by the Taliban. Thus the insurgents would be left with is not excuse to avoid direct talks with the government, he argued.
Abdullah did not give information regarding the negotiating team, but said it would be comprised of politicians and other influential figures.
“Direct talks with the Taliban have not started yet . . .









