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April 7, 2011

Afghan Official Says Talks Underway With Taliban 
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A top Afghan official has corroborated reports that peace talks are
underway with the Taliban. Presidential adviser Mohammad Stanekzai says
the negotiations have been going on for some time. He is the
highest-level Afghan official to confirm that talks have taken place.
Critics have raised speculation that the claims of reconciliation talks
have been exaggerated as part of a public campaign to sow division
within the Taliban.



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