In a rare peace gesture, Taliban militants have said they will not conduct any “operations” for three days starting on Friday, to let their fighters mark one of the holiest Muslim holidays following a recent upsurge of violence.
The Afghan militants were “instructed” not to launch any attacks between July 31 and August 2, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said on Twitter. He added that the group wants its fighters to spend these days of Eid al-Adha “in confidence and happiness.” However, he also said that should any militant forces come under attack, they would retaliate.
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