TTP extends truce until May 30 after ‘successful’ talks

PESHAWAR:

The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has agreed to extend the ceasefire. with Pakistan until May 30 following the meeting with This week, a Pakistani delegation led by Peshawar Corps Commander Lieutenant General Faiz Hamid at the Serena Hotel in Kabul.

In addition to Pakistani military delegation, which included officials of Military Intelligence (MI) and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), terror outfit also negotiated with Mehsud and Malakand Jirga to agree peace amid rising in terror incidents in tribal areas bordering Afghanistan.

Sources close to development said Express Tribune that a delegation led by General Hamid held direct negotiations with senior management of the TTP on warranty of Haqqani network. “Pakistani military and later, the Mehsud and Malakand jirgas held separate meetings. in connection from Monday”, sources added.

At its meeting with in military leadership, the Taliban put forward series of requirements in exchange for ceasefire. The Taliban’s demands included the release of their commanders, including intermediate commanders facing a life terms and death phrases, financial support militants repatriated from Afghanistan, and general amnesty for families of Taliban militants.

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Taliban also demanded an end military operations in Tribal areas of North and South Waziristan along with termination of search operations in united tribal districts. Pakistani military ordered the Taliban to stop attacks across the border, extend the ceasefire, and allow the fencing along the Pakistani-Afghan border to continue.

On the other hand, a committee of 32 members representing the Mehsuds and a committee of 19 members representing the Malakanda tribes. division have also negotiated with Taliban on request of Pakistani government.

These meetings took place on 13 and 14 May. Meetings insisted on ceasefire, saying both sides should declare a ceasefire at least before the conclusion of He speaks.

It can be noted that negotiations between the two sides are ongoing on for two weeks. Reports suggest that Pakistan also released by TTP senior commanders Mohammed Khan and Muslim Khan. However, these TPP leaders are still in guardianship of Pakistan and was not transferred over to the Taliban.

The TPP Negotiating Committee is chaired by Qazi Muhammad Amir and includes Molvi Fakir Mohammad, Dr. Hamud, Mufti Abu Hurairah, Hilal Ghazi and Molvi Asif, among others.

Here it can be noted that on May 7 grand jirga in South Waziristan formed a 35-member committee to mediate negotiations between the army and the TTP. Army gives Mehsud tribe deadline to evacuate area so they can operate.

TPP spokesperson confirms meetings

TTP spokesman Muhammad Khurasani acknowledged the meetings and said that on requirements of tribal elders ceasefire with Pakistani forces were extended until May 30th.

A spokesman said TTP chief Nur Wali Mehsud was present. in Kabul for negotiation with Pakistani delegation. Wali Mehsud has arrived in Kabul last week when the delegation of the Mehsud tribe arrived from South Waziristan. in Kabul for negotiations, the spokesman said.

According to the TTP, a jirga of 10 members of Mehsud returned two days ago and the spokesman of The jirga showed that the TPP was ready to negotiate with the Pakistani authorities.

Khurasani also confirmed that the Afghan government acted as an intermediary in negotiations between the two parties. Negotiations were held between representative committees of TPP and Pakistan.

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May 10 TTP announced five day extension in ceasefire between Pakistani army and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on Account of Eidul Fitr.

The TTP had also warned his soldiers against contrary to orders, directing them to avoid skirmishes with security forces until further notice.

Afghan Taliban mediation in negotiations

TPP-Pakistan talks confirm Afghan Taliban in Taliban tweet government press secretary Zabiullah Mujahid.

“Negotiations took place in Kabul between government of Pakistan and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan in mediation of Islamic Emirate, government This was stated by official representative Zabiulla Mujahid.

“Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, in good faith, striving for successful negotiation process and expects tolerance and flexibility from both sides,” he said. on Twitter.

With an additional message from Nasrminalla