Taliban Proposes 'Call Ahead' Night Raid Policy for U.S. Military
Khost, Afghanistan - The Taliban has asked to join the negotiation of night raids after a recent agreement between the United States and Afghanistan was reached. The agreement between the two governments means that the U.S. must notify their Afghan counterparts if a night raid is to take place.
Now the Taliban wishes to take part, and they met with American officials recently near the city of Khost.
Any possible agreement with the Taliban will further provide the path to peace, according to Afghan and Taliban officials.
The Taliban has enthusiastically offered a "Call Ahead" program as an olive branch gesture to U.S. forces. Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid explains:
"We are trying to do our part in the peace process. You ask an Afghan court 72 hours before getting a warrant to knock down our door, we're only asking 24 hours, tops, as a common courtesy. We'll even put my cousin Mutassa on the computer in case you email. Either way, we think this is more than reasonable for a head start…
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