Ready for peace talks if Taliban withdraw fighters from Panjshir, Andarab: Ahmad Massoud

Ahmad Massoud, the chief of the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan (NRFA) which is holding out in opposition to the Taliban’s takeover of the nation, mentioned he was prepared for peace talks if the insurgents would withdraw their forces from Panjshir and Andarab.

“The National Resistance Front is ready to stop the war immediately in order to achieve stable peace, if the Taliban group ends its military attacks and movements in Panjshir and Andarab,” Ahmad Massoud mentioned in an announcement.“The National Resistance Front is committed to peacefully resolving differences with the Taliban in accordance with the principles of religion and morality, and is confident that the future system of the country will work with the Taliban and other groups and sects representing the Afghan people,” he additional acknowledged.ALSO READ | Fighting for entire of Afghanistan, not simply Panjshir: Ahmad Massoud spokespersonThe Taliban and the NRFA have been locked in battle within the Panjshir valley over the previous week, with both sides claiming the higher hand. While the Taliban mentioned they’ve captured key districts, resistance forces mentioned they killed over 1,000 militant fighters and pushed them again on a number of fronts.The Panjshir combating has been probably the most outstanding instance of resistance to the Taliban, whose forces swept into Kabul on August 15 because the Western-backed authorities collapsed and President Ashraf Ghani fled the nation.Earlier, Ahmad Massoud had pledged to proceed resisting the Taliban offensive and referred to as for worldwide assist. He had additionally advocated a negotiated settlement with the hardline Islamist outfit and several other makes an attempt at talks had been held however they ultimately broke down, with both sides blaming the opposite for his or her failure. Talks failed as either side took contrasting positions over power-sharing offers, stories mentioned.ALSO READ | Taliban vs Resistance: What is going on in Panjshir Valley?The NRFA has been advocating a participatory democratic political setup in Afghanistan. In an interview with CNN, Ahmand Massoud had mentioned, “Democracy, the rights and freedom of all citizens, regardless of their race and gender, should be preserved”.ALSO READ | Don’t need conflict however able to combat Taliban: Leader of Panjshir resistanceWATCH | Rebels maintain out in Afghanistan valley as Taliban block roads to Panjshir(With Reuters inputs)