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February 4, 2014

Report: Afghan President Karzai in Secret Contact with Taliban on Peace Deal 
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Afghan President Hamid Karzai has reportedly been in secret contact with
the Taliban in a bid to reach a possible peace deal, without the
involvement of the United States. The New York Times reports the
contacts could explain Karzai's recent refusal to sign a long-term deal
to keep U.S. troops in Afghanistan, as well as his release of Taliban
prisoners despite U.S. opposition.

 

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