Peace talks between the Taliban and Afghan government negotiators get down to business on Day 2, with the search for a lasting ceasefire one of many key issues up for discussion.

Afghan govt alleges more Taliban attacks, confrontations continue despite talks

Open session of intra Afghan peace talks have ended today. Afghanistan's government & representatives from the Taliban will be holding several meetings in a bid to end nearly two decades of war.

Afghan govt starts talks with Taliban, end to decades of war

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has joined intra afghan talks ceremony which is happening in Doha virtually.India is present along with around 30 countries at the ceremony. All the countries that border Afghanistan have been invited which includes Iran, Pakistan and many central Asian countries.

India's EAM Jaishankar joins intra Afghan ceremony in Doha virtually

Peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban has began in Doha, Qatar. The event is aimed at bringing to an end 19 years of conflict which has ravaged the country and killed tens of thousands, including civilians. Mike Pompeo welcomes the talks.

Mike Pompeo welcomes 'historic' Afghan peace talks in Doha