The Afghan government is mulling to announce another ceasefire with the Taliban group during the Eid Al-Adha, the officials said Saturday.
A Presidential spokesperson, Haroon Chakhansuri, told reporters in Kabul that there are chances of another ceasefire announcement with the Taliban group during Eid Al-Adha.
Chakhansuri further added that signs of interests are seen on both sides, the government and the Taliban, to declare another ceasefire during the upcoming Islamic festivity.
He said the ceasefire will only be declared based on the decision of the government and demands of the people and religious scholars.
This comes as the officials in the Chief Executive Office of the Unity Government had earlier informed regarding the possible announcement of ceasefire with the Taliban group.
The officials in the Chief Executive’s Office had said that the government officials are mulling ceasefire with the Taliban during Eid Al-Adha to show a sign of goodwill to end the ongoing violence in the country.
This comes as the government announced a ceasefire with the Taliban group during Eid Al-Fitr and extended it for another ten days after the original ceasefire period ended on the fifth day of Eid.
However, the Taliban group announced ceasefire only on three days of Eid Al-Fitr.
