U.S., Taliban To Hold Talks In Doha

[Jos]

KABUL, Afghanistan -- In a major breakthrough, the Taliban and the U.S. announced Tuesday that they will hold formal talks on finding a political solution to ending nearly 12 years of war in Afghanistan but President Barack Obama warned the process won't be quick or easy.

The comments came on a day in which Afghan forces took the lead from the U.S.-led NATO coalition for security nationwide, marking a turning point for American and NATO military forces, which will now move entirely into a supporting role. It also opened the way for the full withdrawal of most foreign troops in 18 months

After months of delays, the Taliban opened a political office in the Qatari capital of Doha, paving the way for talks to begin. The decision was a reversal of months of failed efforts to start peace talks while Taliban militants intensified a campaign targeting urban centers and government installations.

In Doha, Taliban spokesman Mohammad Naim said the group opposes the use of Afghan soil to threaten other countries and supports the negotiating process, two key demands of both the U.S. and Afghan governments before talks could begin. He made the statement shortly after the deputy foreign minister of Qatar said the Emir of the gulf state had given the go ahead for the office to open.

Naim said the Taliban are willing to use all legal means to end what they called the occupation of Afghanistan.

U.S., Taliban To Hold Talks In Doha

We don't negotiate with terrorists?

 

[dilloduck]

KABUL, Afghanistan -- In a major breakthrough, the Taliban and the U.S. announced Tuesday that they will hold formal talks on finding a political solution to ending nearly 12 years of war in Afghanistan but President Barack Obama warned the process won't be quick or easy.

The comments came on a day in which Afghan forces took the lead from the U.S.-led NATO coalition for security nationwide, marking a turning point for American and NATO military forces, which will now move entirely into a supporting role. It also opened the way for the full withdrawal of most foreign troops in 18 months

After months of delays, the Taliban opened a political office in the Qatari capital of Doha, paving the way for talks to begin. The decision was a reversal of months of failed efforts to start peace talks while Taliban militants intensified a campaign targeting urban centers and government installations.

In Doha, Taliban spokesman Mohammad Naim said the group opposes the use of Afghan soil to threaten other countries and supports the negotiating process, two key demands of both the U.S. and Afghan governments before talks could begin. He made the statement shortly after the deputy foreign minister of Qatar said the Emir of the gulf state had given the go ahead for the office to open.

Naim said the Taliban are willing to use all legal means to end what they called the occupation of Afghanistan.

U.S., Taliban To Hold Talks In Doha

We don't negotiate with terrorists?

That was yesterday. New rules under Obama.

 

[Sallow]

KABUL, Afghanistan -- In a major breakthrough, the Taliban and the U.S. announced Tuesday that they will hold formal talks on finding a political solution to ending nearly 12 years of war in Afghanistan but President Barack Obama warned the process won't be quick or easy.

The comments came on a day in which Afghan forces took the lead from the U.S.-led NATO coalition for security nationwide, marking a turning point for American and NATO military forces, which will now move entirely into a supporting role. It also opened the way for the full withdrawal of most foreign troops in 18 months

After months of delays, the Taliban opened a political office in the Qatari capital of Doha, paving the way for talks to begin. The decision was a reversal of months of failed efforts to start peace talks while Taliban militants intensified a campaign targeting urban centers and government installations.

In Doha, Taliban spokesman Mohammad Naim said the group opposes the use of Afghan soil to threaten other countries and supports the negotiating process, two key demands of both the U.S. and Afghan governments before talks could begin. He made the statement shortly after the deputy foreign minister of Qatar said the Emir of the gulf state had given the go ahead for the office to open.

Naim said the Taliban are willing to use all legal means to end what they called the occupation of Afghanistan.

U.S., Taliban To Hold Talks In Doha

We don't negotiate with terrorists?

That was yesterday. New rules under Obama.

Obama?
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZfnOJd_FmA]Reagan Breaks Laws then Lies About It - YouTube[/ame]

 

[Caroljo]

So it's ok that Obama is doing this, because other presidents did something like it before? It's never right for ANY president, so why is it ok with you now? Why can't you libs just come out and say something is wrong and not always say "well this other guy did it too!" ?? You sound like whinny babies....

 

[Katzndogz]

obama is selling the country out. What's he getting for his betrayal?

 

[Staidhup]

I can smell another Nobel Peace Prize heading to our honest and fearless leader, hahaha. The Messiah wants peace, kind of like the Nevile Chamberlain style, he will run around, once again, proclaiming terrorism has ended, peace in our time, as embassies burn and heads roll, then blame it on someone else. Its the progressive Kum Bah YA way, pure fantasy. Fact, Jihads do not end with words. So I wonder how his daughters would look in a Burka, and if his wife to be treated as chattel ?

 

[Sallow]

So it's ok that Obama is doing this, because other presidents did something like it before? It's never right for ANY president, so why is it ok with you now? Why can't you libs just come out and say something is wrong and not always say "well this other guy did it too!" ?? You sound like whinny babies....

You do know about precedent, right?

Or is that a new concept to you.

And..the OP seemed to be ignorant of Reagan's behavior..which was done in secret.

 

[Katzndogz]

There will be no talks.

The US had pledged the Taliban would only be able to use the Doha as base for talks, not as a political platform, and Karzai felt the Tuesday press conference was a clear violation of that promise, an official Afghan source told the Guardian.

The Taliban also claimed responsibility for a rocket attack on the Bagram air base that killed four Americans on the same day that the tentative deal about talks was announced.

More significant than the Taliban office in Qatar is the insistence of the US in taking part in broad negotiations at all. The Afghan government would prefer the US to restrict its role to fringe issues such as the fate of prisoners held by the Taliban.
Afghanistan peace talks: US-Taliban meeting in Qatar cancelled | World news | guardian.co.uk

Karzai realized that obama was lying to him and refused to participate.

 

[High_Gravity]

KABUL, Afghanistan -- In a major breakthrough, the Taliban and the U.S. announced Tuesday that they will hold formal talks on finding a political solution to ending nearly 12 years of war in Afghanistan but President Barack Obama warned the process won't be quick or easy.

The comments came on a day in which Afghan forces took the lead from the U.S.-led NATO coalition for security nationwide, marking a turning point for American and NATO military forces, which will now move entirely into a supporting role. It also opened the way for the full withdrawal of most foreign troops in 18 months

After months of delays, the Taliban opened a political office in the Qatari capital of Doha, paving the way for talks to begin. The decision was a reversal of months of failed efforts to start peace talks while Taliban militants intensified a campaign targeting urban centers and government installations.

In Doha, Taliban spokesman Mohammad Naim said the group opposes the use of Afghan soil to threaten other countries and supports the negotiating process, two key demands of both the U.S. and Afghan governments before talks could begin. He made the statement shortly after the deputy foreign minister of Qatar said the Emir of the gulf state had given the go ahead for the office to open.

Naim said the Taliban are willing to use all legal means to end what they called the occupation of Afghanistan.

U.S., Taliban To Hold Talks In Doha

We don't negotiate with terrorists?

Apparently we do now, what a disgrace and an embarassment.

 

[Katzndogz]

What obama's negotiation looks like.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/26/w...ttack-at-heart-of-afghan-government.html?_r=0

KABUL — At least four suicide bombers launched a daring and sophisticated attack on the heart of the Afghan government early Tuesday morning, using at least two land cruisers similar to those used by international soldiers here, fake badges and vehicle passes, which allowed at least one to get inside the heavily guarded area, according to Kabul’s deputy police chief.

 

[High_Gravity]

What obama's negotiation looks like.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/26/w...ttack-at-heart-of-afghan-government.html?_r=0

KABUL — At least four suicide bombers launched a daring and sophisticated attack on the heart of the Afghan government early Tuesday morning, using at least two land cruisers similar to those used by international soldiers here, fake badges and vehicle passes, which allowed at least one to get inside the heavily guarded area, according to Kabul’s deputy police chief.

The Taliban never agreed to stop fighting while negociations are going on plus, they are not the only group fighting us in Afghanistan. The Taliban doesn't speak on the behalf of all the insurgents in Afghanistan.

 

[longknife]

Yet another example of our Master Campaigner's stunning successes in foreign policy!

 

[Trajan]

KABUL, Afghanistan -- In a major breakthrough, the Taliban and the U.S. announced Tuesday that they will hold formal talks on finding a political solution to ending nearly 12 years of war in Afghanistan but President Barack Obama warned the process won't be quick or easy.

The comments came on a day in which Afghan forces took the lead from the U.S.-led NATO coalition for security nationwide, marking a turning point for American and NATO military forces, which will now move entirely into a supporting role. It also opened the way for the full withdrawal of most foreign troops in 18 months

After months of delays, the Taliban opened a political office in the Qatari capital of Doha, paving the way for talks to begin. The decision was a reversal of months of failed efforts to start peace talks while Taliban militants intensified a campaign targeting urban centers and government installations.

In Doha, Taliban spokesman Mohammad Naim said the group opposes the use of Afghan soil to threaten other countries and supports the negotiating process, two key demands of both the U.S. and Afghan governments before talks could begin. He made the statement shortly after the deputy foreign minister of Qatar said the Emir of the gulf state had given the go ahead for the office to open.

Naim said the Taliban are willing to use all legal means to end what they called the occupation of Afghanistan.

U.S., Taliban To Hold Talks In Doha

We don't negotiate with terrorists?

Mullah Omar is back...simply unbelievable...

 

[Trajan]

What obama's negotiation looks like.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/26/w...ttack-at-heart-of-afghan-government.html?_r=0

KABUL — At least four suicide bombers launched a daring and sophisticated attack on the heart of the Afghan government early Tuesday morning, using at least two land cruisers similar to those used by international soldiers here, fake badges and vehicle passes, which allowed at least one to get inside the heavily guarded area, according to Kabul’s deputy police chief.

The Taliban never agreed to stop fighting while negociations are going on plus, they are not the only group fighting us in Afghanistan. The Taliban doesn't speak on the behalf of all the insurgents in Afghanistan.

exactly, they are not bound to stop jack before being allowed to sit down with us....think on that for a moment, now think on this- obama backed abbas and told Netanyahu back in 2009 he had to stop building settlements before the palis would even sit down to talks with them.......

 

[Wry Catcher]

Keep you friends close but your enemies closer.
[a concept concrete 'thinkers' can't understand - along with most other concepts]

 

[Trajan]

Keep you friends close but your enemies closer.
[a concept concrete 'thinkers' can't understand - along with most other concepts]

what does that mean, exactly?....go ahead, explain how now keeping mullah omar et al 'close to us' works....exactly....

 

[Wry Catcher]

Keep you friends close but your enemies closer.
[a concept concrete 'thinkers' can't understand - along with most other concepts]

what does that mean, exactly?....go ahead, explain how now keeping mullah omar et al 'close to us' works....exactly....

First I'll need a jack hammer and compressor. Then when you mind is open I'll answer.

Since you will cry deflection, I'll offer this before the concrete layer which keeps you ignorant is broken:

To know your Enemy, you must become your Enemy.

 

[Billo_Really]

Jihads do not end with words.

But they're started in response to US foreign policy.

 

[Billo_Really]

We don't negotiate with terrorists?

The Taliban aren't terrorists.

They're just another, in a long line, of fucked up theocracy's.

 

[Politico]

Obama negotiating with terrorists. How is this news?