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Karzai Confirms U.S.-Afghan Talks with Taliban

HeadlineFeb 16, 2012

Afghan President Hamid Karzai has confirmed the U.S. and Afghan governments have been holding three-way talks with the Taliban. Speaking to the Wall Street Journal, Karzai said he believes most Taliban members want to find a peaceful settlement to the 10-year war in Afghanistan. Karzai made the comments ahead of a trip to Pakistan today for meetings with the Pakistani government and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

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