Taliban declares three-day Eid ceasefire from Sunday
The Taliban announced a three-day ceasefire for Eid, instructing fighters to refrain from offensive operations. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani welcomed the move and directed Afghan forces to comply and defend only if attacked.
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Sign in or subscribeBrowse free archive reportsThe Taliban announced a three-day ceasefire for Eid, instructing fighters to refrain from offensive operations. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani welcomed the move and directed Afghan forces to comply and defend only if attacked.