Future of Afghan peace talks in hands of Taliban - U.S. envoy

(Reuters) - Progress in Afghan peace talks rests entirely on whether the Taliban are willing to come to the table, a U.S. special envoy said on Monday, describing their ceremonial opening of an office in Qatar as an attempt to "score a propaganda advance". - Future of Afghan peace talks in hands of Taliban - U.S. envoy
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