In The Spirit Of Eid Al Adha The Afghan President Has Announced A Ceasefire With The Taliban
The president of Afghanistan has announced a ceasefire in its war with the Taliban, in respect of the Eid Al Adha holiday.
President, Ashraf Ghani said the four-day truce will commence on Monday, following violent clashes in Faryab – a northern province in Afghanistan.
Though the militant group sources have confirmed the ceasefire, according to Reuters, it’s still waiting on the approval from the group’s leader.
The president tweeted, proposing a month-long ceasefire – until the birthday of the Prophet Muhammed (PBUH)
As we approach Eid-ul-Adha, and to respect the wishes of different segments of Afghan society including religious scholars, political parties, politicians, women and civil society leaders, youth and members of high peace council in all 34 provinces,
— Ashraf Ghani (@ashrafghani) August 19, 2018
….we announce a ceasefire that would take effect from tomorrow, Monday, the day of Arafa, till the day of the birth of the prophet (PBUH) i.e., Milad-un-Nabi, provided that the Taliban reciprocate.
— Ashraf Ghani (@ashrafghani) August 19, 2018
The Afghan government has removed all obstacles for a long lasting peace through these unprecedented steps.
— Ashraf Ghani (@ashrafghani) August 19, 2018
The ceasefire will give residents some respite from the fighting
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