Taliban 'met Afghan president's brother to discuss deal'

telegraph.co.uk

Oct. 8, 2008

The brother of Afghan president Hamid Karzai is reported to have met former Taliban leaders in a further signal that the country's government is pursuing peace talks with the insurgents.

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White House official doubts Taliban claim

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Karzai's brother denies drug trade links

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Report: Karzai seeks Mullah Omar's return

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