President Trump Speaks To Chief Taliban Negotiator Mullah Baradar Akhund On Tuesday

Reuters: Chief Taliban negotiator holds call with President Trump

KABUL (Reuters) - The Taliban’s chief negotiator Mullah Baradar Akhund held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump a few days after the two sides signed a troop withdrawal agreement in Doha, the Taliban’s spokesman said on Tuesday.

“The President of the United States Trump @realDonaldTrump held a phone conversation with the Political Deputy of the Islamic Emirate, the respected Mullah Baradar Akhund. Details later,” Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said on Twitter, adding in an emailed statement the call lasted more than 30 minutes.

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WNU Editor: It was a 35 minute phone call. We still do not know the details on what was agreed upon by the Taliban and the U.S. .... Secret documents on Trump Afghanistan peace deal shared with Congress (Politico). In the meantime the war continues .... Taliban attack Afghan army bases, throwing peace talks into doubt (AFP).

More News On President Trump Talking To Taliban Leaders

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Trump speaks with senior Taliban leader by phone, in a first between a U.S. president and insurgent force since Afghan war began -- Washington Post
Trump Speaks With a Taliban Leader -- The New York Times
Trump says he had ‘good talk’ with Taliban leader -- FOX News
Trump confirms 'very good talk' with Taliban leaders -- Politico
Trump said he had 'very good talk' with Taliban leader amid criticism of Afghanistan peace deal -- USA Today
Trump and Taliban speak by phone as violence resumes in Afghanistan -- CNN
'Good talk': Trump says he spoke to Taliban leader after accord -- Al Jazeera

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