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Afghanistan President urges rebels to join peace process

Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 25 Jun 2017

Afghanistan President urges rebels to join peace process
Kabul, June 25 (JEN): Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on Sunday told insurgent groups to renounce violence.

He asked them to join the reconciliation process.

“They [rebels] killed innocent people daily, it is a clear message to them you don’t have more time either join peace talks or face Afghan security forces response,” Ghani was quoted as saying by Pajhwok Afghan News as telling to groups mainly the Taliban.

The President wished the nation on the occasion of Eid.

Speaking on the attack during the holy month of Ramzan, she said: “I congratulate Eid-ul-Fitr to all countrymen and women and pray for the speedy recovery of those injured and Jannat for those killed and hope for the nation-wide peace and stability in the country.”