NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg hailed the announcement, saying: “This is a critical test of Taliban’s willingness and ability to reduce violence and contribute to peace.”
He said in a statement the reduction of violence could pave the way for negotiations among Afghans, sustainable peace and ensuring the country was never again a safe haven for terrorists.
United Nationals Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said the seven-day reduction of violence represented an unparalleled . . .
