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Five things to know about emerging US, Taliban peace deal
By Rebecca Kheel - 02/23/20 06:45 PM EST
The United States and the Taliban are on the verge of signing what would be a historic agreement aimed at winding down America's longest war, potentially fulfilling one of President Trump's key promises.
But first comes a weeklong test. A seven-day "reduction in violence" period started Friday afternoon Washington time, midnight Saturday Afghanistan time.
The initial agreement to reduce violence is aimed at building confidence ahead of signing a broader peace agreement.
https://thehill.com/policy/defense/484149-five-things-to-know-about-emerging-us-taliban-peace-deal