World Alert: Afghan president calls for direct talks with Taliban; U.S. tentatively agrees to withdraw troops

In a televised speech, President Ashraf Ghani said he wants a quick peace deal with the Taliban, but the insurgents still refuse to meet with Afghan government negotiators.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     World Alert Jan 28, 7:28 AM     Afghan president calls for direct talks with Taliban; U.S. tentatively agrees to withdraw troops In a televised speech, President Ashraf Ghani said he wants a quick peace deal with the Taliban, but the insurgents still refuse to meet with Afghan government negotiators. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071