Taliban announces Eid ceasefire in response to Afghan president's initiative
The Taliban group announced that it has decided to
declared ceasefire during the three days of Eid-ul-Fitr during which no attack
will be carried out on Afghan forces, Khaama Press reported on Saturday.
However, the Taliban said it will in respond to any
aggression during the period of the ceasefire.
In the meantime, Taliban said the foreign forces are
exempted from the ceasefire, emphasizing that the group will maintain attacks
on foreign troops across the country.
This comes as Afghan President Ghani on Thursday
announced a ceasefire with the Taliban, saying no operations will be carried
out against the fighters of the group starting from 27th of Ramadan to 5th day
of Eid.
President Ghani had also hoped that the Taliban
group would observe the ceasefire.
