News Alert: Trump speaks with senior Taliban leader, apparently first discussion between U.S. president, insurgent force since Afghan war began

"We've agreed there's no violence. We don't want violence. We'll see what happens," President Trump said of his call with Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban's top political leader. Baradar was a senior figure representing the insurgent group in talks with the United States in Doha, Qatar. Those talks concluded with the signing of an accord Saturday between the United States and the Taliban that would lead to the reduction of U.S. forces in Afghanistan.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Mar 3, 2:51 PM     Trump speaks with senior Taliban leader, apparently first discussion between U.S. president, insurgent force since Afghan war began "We've agreed there's no violence. We don't want violence. We'll see what happens," President Trump said of his call with Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban's top political leader. Baradar was a senior figure representing the insurgent group in talks with the United States in Doha, Qatar. Those talks concluded with the signing of an accord Saturday between the United States and the Taliban that would lead to the reduction of U.S. forces in Afghanistan. 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 ©2020 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071