Reuters: Optimism, fear and expectations mark first day of violence cut period in Afghanistan
KABUL (Reuters) - Afghans on Saturday welcomed the pledge by the Taliban and U.S to reduce violence, despite uncertainty looming over the war-torn country.
Saturday was the first morning of a seven-day “reduced violence” period that is meant to lead to an agreement between the United States and the Taliban in Doha on Feb. 29.
If signed, the agreement and subsequent intra-Afghan talks represent a chance for peace and the potential pullout of thousands of U.S. troops who have been in Afghanistan since U.S.-led forces ousted the hardline Islamist Taliban from power in 2001.
Many Afghans said they were anxious about what might come next.
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WNU Editor: This pledge to reduce violence can be over in a minute .... Afghanistan truce fragile, experts say even a single militant could derail peace process (Global News/AP). As to what is my take. I am predicting more of this .... More Than 10,000 Civilians Injured Or Killed In Afghanistan Last Year, U.N. Says (NPR).
