Ceasefire is precondition to peace talks, says NSA Hamdullah Mohib

Speaking at a press conference in Kabul today, October 29, the National Security Adviser Hamdullah Mohib said that a ceasefire is precondition to peace talks with the Taliban. “Our findings show that the Taliban are not united,” he said.

Mohib noted that given the situation on the ground, the Taliban are looking forward to take concession while the war drags on. He pointed to a report which suggested that a prominent Taliban commander, Mullah Zakir, has joined the Islamic State – Khurasan Province.