Afghan parties hold peace talks

Jeddah - Afghanistan's warring factions will today begin peace talks organised by the Organisation of the Islamic Conference …

Jeddah - Afghanistan's warring factions will today begin peace talks organised by the Organisation of the Islamic Conference in Saudi Arabia, the OIC announced.

The OIC would host separate meetings in the Red Sea city of Jeddah with representatives of the Taliban movement and the opposition, the organisation said in a statement.

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