Afghanistan’s point man for peace, Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, says he expects the Taliban to heed repetitive calls for ceasefire and join hands for a peaceful future.

Afghanistan is in a historic turning point as the government and Taliban are negotiating an end to the war, said Abdullah Abdullah, head of the High Council for National Reconciliation. In a statement, he said he pins hope on Taliban to honor the nation’s demands to cease hostilities and embrace peace.

Dr. Abdullah who also addressed a gathering marking the International Day of Peace said that Afghanistan’s situation has changed from two decades ago and that Afghans have savored pain and given sacrifices and “now they want a dignified peace,” he said.

http://www.afghanistantimes.af/afghanistan-remains-united-for-achieving-peace/