Kabul (Agencies): Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has told security forces to cease operations against Taliban until June 20, after fasting season ends.
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“The Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan announces ceasefire from the 27th of Ramadan until the fifth day of Eid-ul-Fitr following the historic ruling [Fatwa] of the Afghan Ulema,” Ghani said.
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“This ceasefire is an opportunity for Taliban to introspect that their violent campaign is not wining them hearts and minds but further alienating the Afghan people from their cause.”
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However, operations against ISIS and other militant groups will continue.
