US commander signals peace talks with Taliban (BBC)

Nato’s top commander in Afghanistan has said increased troop levels could bring a negotiated peace with the Taliban.

US Gen Stanley McChrystal told the UK’s Financial Times newspaper that there had been “enough fighting”.

He said a political solution in all conflicts was “inevitable”. His remarks came as the top UN envoy in Kabul said it was time to talk to the militants.

more at BBC

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