U.S., Taliban Reach Deal On Reducing Violence In Afghanistan..

'The United States and the Taliban have reached a deal on a weeklong reduction of violence that could lead to U.S. troops withdrawing from Afghanistan, a senior U.S. official has said.

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The official said the deal was "very specific" and covered the entire country, including Afghan forces.

The official said the United States would monitor the truce and determine if there were any violations.'

- U.S., Taliban Reach Deal On Reducing Violence In Afghanistan -- U.S. Official, February 14, 2020



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