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https://t.co/bnBmWAwW82 An unprecedented meeting between the Taliban, Afghan officials, and delegates from various political parties and civil society last week has raised hopes for peace, but it must now be followed up by a ceasefire to pave the way to lasting peace in the state
But the path toward sustainable peace can be laid only once a cease-fire is agreed and adhered to by all the parties.
Ahmad Mohibi, a writer & activist is the founder of Rise to Peace. Follow him on Twitter at @ahmadsmohibi. https://t.co/8N92Hwl7Ph
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