Taliban cease-fire

Muslims partake in evening prayers at a mosque in Kandahar, Afghanistan, in April. The Taliban have declared a cease-fire for an upcoming holiday.

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Taliban Call Cease-Fire In Afghanistan For Muslim Holiday

2:11pm July 28, 2020

by Diaa Hadid

The Taliban and Afghan government agreed to halt fighting for three days during the upcoming Eid al-Adha, a move that could renew momentum toward negotiations.