The Maldives is hosting another round of the peace talks aimed at resolving the continuing crisis and unrest in Afghanistan.
President’s Press Secretary Mohamed Zuhair confirmed that talks are being held this week in the Maldives between Afghan lawmakers and opposition groups.
In January Al Jazeera news agency revealed that a secret meeting between government and Taliban officials had taken place in Maldives on January 23-34 as part of an effort to engage the Taliban in the political process.
Al Jazeera reported on Thursday that the second round of talks, which come as the Afghan security situation continues to deteriorate, will include 45 delegates, including representatives from the Taliban, Afghan government and major political parties.
According to the news agency’s website, the meeting is being organised by Jarir Hekmatyar, son-in-law of Gulbadin Hakmatyar, an Afghan warlord and leader of the Hezb-e-Islami party. Gulbadin is considered Afghanistan's second most wanted man and has sent his son, Feroz, to represent him at the meeting, the report read.
President’s Office issued a press release saying that the Maldives government has no involvement in the talks.
source:http://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia/2010/05/201052061913580616.html
In January Al Jazeera news agency revealed that a secret meeting between government and Taliban officials had taken place in Maldives on January 23-34 as part of an effort to engage the Taliban in the political process.
Al Jazeera reported on Thursday that the second round of talks, which come as the Afghan security situation continues to deteriorate, will include 45 delegates, including representatives from the Taliban, Afghan government and major political parties.
According to the news agency’s website, the meeting is being organised by Jarir Hekmatyar, son-in-law of Gulbadin Hakmatyar, an Afghan warlord and leader of the Hezb-e-Islami party. Gulbadin is considered Afghanistan's second most wanted man and has sent his son, Feroz, to represent him at the meeting, the report read.
President’s Office issued a press release saying that the Maldives government has no involvement in the talks.
source:http://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia/2010/05/201052061913580616.html
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