More than a fortnight has elapsed since February 29, 2020, when the United States of America (USA) entered into a historic, though unique, 'Agreement for Bringing Peace to Afghanistan' with the so-called Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (better known as Taliban and notorious for its violent acts of terrorism).

US-Taliban peace deal:  Recent developments in Afghanistan a matter of concern to India

The Taliban on Wednesday rejected Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's plan to release initial 1,500 prisoners first and then 3,500 later as talks progress. Also Read: Afghanistan government to release 5,000 Taliban prisoners if violence eases "We never agreed to any conditional release of prisoners," Suhail Shaheen, spokesman for the Taliban based in Doha, told Reuters.

Taliban rejects Afghan government's offer to first release 1,500 prisoners

The US-Taliban peace deal is on a fragile footing. Violence, differences between the parties and the divisions between politicians could make the deal worthless.

WION Edit: Is the US-Taliban peace deal on fragile footing?

Even as the situation in Afghanistan remains precarious, India has said that it will continue to support the Afghan government and people of the country. Also Read: US says India crucial partner in Afghanistan The spokesperson of the ministry of external affairs Raveesh Kumar said, "Our position has been consistent.

Will continue to support government and people of Afghanistan: India

By Sidhant Sibal, Anas Mallick & Mustafa Kazami The Afghan government is hopeful that the Taliban will sit down for intra-afghan talks on March 10 even as the group announced attacks on Afghan government forces.

As Taliban resumes offensive, Ghani government hopes for intra-Afghan talks

After the Taliban called for attacks against the Kabul government, there were reports of renewed attacks. Also Read: After peace deal, Taliban orders attacks against Kabul government Newswire AFP reported that the Taliban carried out more than a dozen attacks on Afghan army bases.

President Ghani appeals to Taliban to enter negotiations

An agreement between the Taliban and US forces to reduce violence will come into force within the next five days, Afghanistan's acting interior minister said on Tuesday, amid continued clashes between the militants and Afghan forces.

US-Taliban pact to come into force within next five days, Afghan minister says amid clashes

us-taliban-pact

Us Taliban Pact, News on Us Taliban Pact, stories on Us Taliban Pact, articles on Us Taliban Pact, Us Taliban Pact stories at Wion, Us Taliban Pact news, Us Taliban Pact latest news

us taliban-pact