Montag, August 16, 2021

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Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai is in contact with the Taliban with a view to bringing peace to the country, the BBC reports.
Karzai, who was Afghanistan’s leader from 2001-2014, said he is part of a three-member council working to transfer power to the militants peacefully.
In an interview with the BBC, Karzai said the council has had contacts with the Taliban leadership and will be co-ordinating with them. more...