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US condemns Taliban seizure of Afghanistan’s cities

F.P. Report

KABUL: US Embassy in Afghanistan condemned the Taliban’s violent new offensive against Afghan cities, on Saturday.  This includes the unlawful seizure of Zaranj, the capital of Afghanistan’s Nimroz province, the attack on Sheberghan, capital of Jowzjan province yesterday and today, and continuing efforts to take over Lashkar Gah in Helmand and provincial capitals elsewhere.

These Taliban actions to forcibly impose its rule are unacceptable and contradict its claim to support a negotiated settlement in the Doha peace process.  They demonstrate wanton disregard for the welfare and rights of civilians and will worsen this country’s humanitarian crisis.

We call for the Taliban to agree to a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire and to engage fully in peace negotiations to end the suffering of the Afghan people and pave the way for an inclusive political settlement that benefits all Afghans and ensures that Afghanistan does not again serve as a safe haven for terrorists.

The Frontier Post

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