Top Afghan Official Confirms Talks With the Taliban - nytimes

Efforts to reach out to the Taliban have faltered badly in the past. Last year, the United States Congress earmarked $100 million for peace efforts, including reintegrating Taliban fighters. European countries pledged an additional $150 million. A small fraction of that money has actually been spent, and relatively few real Taliban fighters have changed sides. -- Top Afghan Official Confirms Talks With the Taliban --- Peace and Reintegration MOU Signed -kabul.usembassy