Afghan peace talks

The US and Nato will remain those external actors whose exit is inevitable

The hiccup in the peace process by Trump raises an ugly question: a lack of sincerity on part of the US administration

Taliban would invite all Afghan groups to participate in future 'Islamic government': spokesman

Both groups have been negotiating in Qatar since 2018 on a deal centred on the withdrawal of US forces

Democratic experience under the US has and is likely to remain in infancy

Taliban spokesperson says human rights concerns raised by such a criminal state are preposterous and comical

Sources say senior US diplomat met Taliban representatives in Doha

Peace talks reflect an internal debate over the merits of engagement with a government seen as illegitimate

Strategy of 'behind the scene' talks will be adopted to settle important issues before announcement of formal talks

Karzai appeals to Taliban to recognise Afghanistan as their country, break free from Pakistan's influence