Afghan Peace Pact May be Another Sad Mirage
Despite Washington propaganda, many roadblocks remain
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By: Salman Rafi Sheikh
With the US and the Taliban having reached an agreement described as a “reduction in violence,” the chances of an ultimate end of the US’s longest-ever war have brightened considerably. With the Taliban calling the pact a historic moment and showing their own eagerness to end the war, chances of peace look real.
However, while the…
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