Taliban, US engage in Twitter spat amid rise in Afghanistan violence

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KABUL: Representatives of US forces in Afghanistan and Taliban insurgents engaged in a rare public spat on Saturday (May 2), venting on social ...

FILE PHOTO: The Twitter logo is displayed on a screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, U.S., September 28, 2016. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File PhotoKABUL: Representatives of US forces in Afghanistan and Taliban insurgents engaged in a rare public spat on Saturday , venting on social media about the stalling Afghan peace process.

After lengthy talks behind closed doors, the Taliban and United States signed an agreement in February for reduced violence and a move towards talks with the Afghan government, but attacks by the group have increased since then.Sonny Leggett, spokesman for US forces in Afghanistan, used Twitter to address his Taliban counterpart on Saturday, saying US forces wanted the peace process to move forward, but would respond if the militant group continued to increase attacks.

"Attacks generate attacks, while restraint produces restraint. If the violence cannot be reduced - then yes, there will be responses," Leggett, said on Twitter, tagging and addressing Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid."Do not harm the current environment with pointless & provocative statements," Muhajid tweeted to Leggett, adding,"we are committed to our end, honor your own obligations.

The Taliban have mounted more than 4,500 attacks since signing a deal with the United States, according to data seen by Reuters. The provinces hardest hit are ones with the most COVID-19 infections, which are spreading rapidly across the war-torn country.

 

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