MEHWAR: Second Day of Reduction in Violence Period Discussed
On Sunday, the second day of the reduction in violence pact in Afghanistan, two attacks on Afghan forces were instigated by the Taliban, say local officials, who say both happened in the southern province of Kandahar. And at least four other incidents in various provinces were reported to TOLOnews, although confirmation is pending.
The week-long reduction in violence started on Saturday, Feb. 22.
Previously, according to security officials, Afghanistan witnessed around 70 anti-security incidents each 24-hour day by the Taliban.
On Saturday, the first day of the reduction in violence, the number of incidents reported was reduced to 8-10.
In this episode host Karim Amini discusses the topic with the following guests:
Nasrullah Stanikzai, university lecturer
Habiba Surabi, HPC deputy
Abdul Salam Zaef, former Taliban ambassador in Pakistan during Taliban regime