Afghan Taliban to meet U.S. officials as peace efforts intensify
The Taliban, seeking to reimpose strict Islamic law after their 2001 overthrow, say the presence of international forces in Afghanistan is the main obstacle to peace.
U.S. special envoy for peace in Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, talks with local reporters at the U.S. embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan November 18, 2018(photo credit: U.S EMBASSY/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)ByREUTERS
