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AAN in the Media

Afghanistan truce successful so far, U.S. ready to sign peace deal with Taliban

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Los Angeles Times, 28 February 2020

AAN’s Ali Yawar Adili is quoted on the envisaged intra-Afghan peace talks:

Despite the upheaval [about the disputed release of 5,000 Taleban prisoners], Afghans are somewhat optimistic about the prospects for peace, said Ali Adili, a researcher with the Afghanistan Analysts Network, which monitors the country closely.

“There has been a positive feeling among Afghans regarding the reduction in violence,” he said. “But many are of course worried about the next steps in the peace process. There is uncertainly; there is both fear and hope.”