Afghan-Pakistani peace talks collapse, Taliban says
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Peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan broke down, although a ceasefire continues between the South Asian neighbors, a Taliban spokesperson said on Saturday.
Breakdown
- Peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan have collapsed, but a ceasefire remains in effect.
- The Taliban stated talks failed due to Pakistan's demand that Afghanistan take responsibility for Pakistan's internal security. 8s
- Pakistan's defence minister confirmed the talks' collapse, maintaining the ceasefire as long as no attacks occur from Afghan soil. 19s
- Recent clashes between the countries killed dozens, marking the worst violence since the Taliban's return to power in 2021. 33s
- Negotiations ended without a long-term deal due to disagreements over militant groups operating inside Afghanistan. 41s