Talibanmen make ceasefire honor of Bajram holiday

The Taliban have announced they will make a ceasefire with the Afghanistan government in honour of the Fiter Bajrami holiday that begins today during Sunday.

In recent weeks, Islamic Taliban fanatic forces have intensified their attacks on government troops.

Afghan President Ashraf Ghan welcomed the announcement, and said his soldiers would respect the terms of the ceasefire, writes BBC, translates Periscope.

The three-day ceasefire is expected to boost hope for a long-term reduction in the violence that has swept through this country.

But a similar truce had taken place during the same festival in 2018 but had not continued.

Don't make any attacks on the enemy. If there is an attack on you, then defend yourself,” said taliban spokesman Zubiullah Mujeid on Sunday. /Periscopi