Afghans hope for ceasefire, peace during Eid
By AFP
11 August 2019 |
3:24 pm
Afghans hope for peace during Eid as the latest round of US-Taliban talks continue ahead of the religious holiday, known as the festival of sacrifice celebrated by Muslims around the world.
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