Muhammad Naeem (left) spokesman for the Office of the Taliban speaks during the opening of the Taliban Afghanistan Political Office in Doha.

The return to the table of the Taliban

Today the Taliban launched their political comeback, thus reminding the world of the role they will play in the future of Afghanistan.

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Afghanistan suspends talks with US over 'contradiction'

The Afghan government said it has suspended security talks with the US due to the "contradiction between the acts and the statements" made by Washington.

In view of the contradiction between acts and the statements made by the United States of America in regard to the Peace Process, the Afghan government suspended the negotiations, currently under way in Kabul between Afghan and US delegations on the Bilateral Security Agreement.

– Statement by the Office of the National Security Council

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Karzai suspends US talks amid Taliban peace process

Afghan President Hamid Karzai visited US President Barack Obama in January.
Afghan President Hamid Karzai visited US President Barack Obama in January. Credit: Mark Wilson/DPA/Press Association Images

Afghan President Hamid Karzai has suspended talks with the US on a security pact, accusing Washington of providing "inconsistent statements" on peace talks with the Taliban.

"In a special meeting chaired by President Hamid Karzai, the president has decided to suspend talks about a security pact with the US because of their inconsistent statements and actions in regard to the peace process", Karzai's spokesman Aimal Faizi told Reuters.

The US Embassy in Kabul said it was preparing a statement following the announcement.

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Coalition and Taliban agree to historic peace talks

After nearly 12 years, the Taliban and the US are to hold talks on finding a political solution to the end of the war in Afghanistan. The peace talks will include Afghan's President Karzai, and will be the first step on what could be the long journey to peace and stability for the country.

International Editor Bill Neely reports.

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Taliban cut ribbon in new offices ahead of historic talks

The Taliban have opened new offices in Doha ahead of holding historic talks with the US aimed at finding a political solution to end the war in Afghanistan.

In Doha a spokesman said the group opposes the use of Afghan soil to threaten other countries and supports the negotiating process - two demands made by the US and Afghan president before talks can begin.

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