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HPC, Ulema Council delegation to visit Doha for the talks with Taliban
[Khaama (Afghanistan)] A delegation of the High Peace Council and the Ulema Council of Afghanistan will visit Doha in the near future for the talks with the Taliban
...the Pashtun equivalent of men...
group leaders.

The officials of the two councils informed regarding the planned the trip to Doha as they were briefing the media regarding the ongoing efforts for the reconciliation process.

The officials said the joint delegation will hold talks with the Taliban group leaders regarding the circumstances surrounding the peace talks between the government and the Taliban group.

They did not disclose further information in this regard and it is yet not clear when the delegation will leave for Doha.

In the meantime, the High Peace council Secretariat Chief, Mohammad Akram Khpalwak called on the Taliban group to pursue their goals through peaceful ways rather adopting the current approach of war.

He said the religious scholars, political parties, tribal elders, civil society activists, elders, and women support the Afghan-led grinding of the peace processor.

Khpwalwak further added that the government of national unity, Ulema Council, and the High Peace Council will continue to their efforts for the Afghan-led grinding of the peace processor based on the promises made to the Afghan people.
Posted by: Fred 2018-07-22
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