'US prepared to talk to Afghan terrorists'
Published: 09 March, 2009, 14:44
The initial idea was that the US would start talking with the Taliban behind closed doors once they’d gained an advantage over them.
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Published: 09 March, 2009, 14:44
The initial idea was that the US would start talking with the Taliban behind closed doors once they’d gained an advantage over them.