it is noticeable that attacks on NATO/ISAF by the Taliban have decreased since the start of February. It's possibly just an effect of the Winter, though.
Kabul was initially suspicious that direct contact between American and the Taliban would marginalise his own government, but Mr Karzai said he had now "reached an agreement" with Washington.Diplomats have cautioned that contacts are still at their earliest stages and talk of a peace process is beset by mistrust from all sides.Many Afghans and members of the international coalition fear the Taliban are insincere about seeking a political deal and have only talked of opening an office to boost their prestige, raise funds in the Gulf, or buy time as Nato troops withdraw.In the meantime a United Nations report last week said the number of Afghan civilians being killed in the conflict remains at a decade-long high. More.
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