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REPORT: Taliban Agree To Cease-Fire In Afghanistan, Allowing Potential Peace Deal, Withdrawal Of U.S. Troops

Amanda Prestigiacomo
REPORT: Taliban Agree To Cease-Fire In Afghanistan, Allowing Potential Peace Deal, Withdrawal Of U.S. Troops
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The Taliban ruling council agreed to an upcoming but unspecified cease-fire in Afghanistan, The Associated Press reported on Sunday night.

The potential cease-fire, for which a date has yet to be specified, would allow a peace agreement with the United States and the withdrawal of U.S. troops.

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