Taliban says ready to counter Afghan forces after deadly carnage

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The Taliban warned Wednesday it was ready to fight back after Afghan forces were ordered to resume strikes in response to a series of deadly ...

KABUL: The Taliban warned Wednesday it was ready to fight back after Afghan forces were ordered to resume strikes in response to a series of deadly attacks, further unravelling a fragile peace process.

"From now onwards the responsibility of further escalation of violence and its ramifications shall fall squarely on the shoulders of the Kabul administration," it said in a statement early on Wednesday. The Taliban have not claimed any major attacks in Kabul and other cities since the deal was signed. It has, however, regularly targeted Afghan forces in several provinces.

Top US officials, including Secretary of State Mike Pompeo who noted Taliban's denial of responsibility for Tuesday's attacks, have urged the Afghan government and the militant group to ensure that the peace process succeeds.

 

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