Many Afghans view the expected signing of a U.S.-Taliban peace deal with a heavy dose of well-earned skepticism, Kathygannon writes.
FILE - In this June 16, 2018 file photo, Taliban fighters gather with residents to celebrate a three-day cease fire marking the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr, in Nangarhar province, east of Kabul, Afghanistan. Many Afghans view Saturday's expected signing of a U.S.-Taliban peace deal with a heavy dose of well-earned skepticism. They've spent decades living in a country at war -- some their whole lives — and wonder if they can ever reach a state of peace.
“We’ve had no escape from war,” said Arash, who only gave his first name because he had not received permission from his superiors to speak to reporters. “Everyone is looking for work. There are thousands and thousands like us all over the city,” said Qatradullah, who like many Afghans goes by just one name. He said he favors the peace deal and hopes it will bring jobs, but that government corruption has been crippling. He said the vast sums pumped into Afghanistan have “gone into the pockets of our leaders.”
The Taliban and representatives from Kabul, including the government, are to sit together within 10 to 15 days of Saturday’s signing. They’ll try to negotiate the framework of a post-war Afghanistan. Issues on the table include a more permanent cease-fire and the rights of women and minorities. But critics say a divisive election has only fragmented the political landscape in Kabul. The country’s election commission declared Ghani the winner earlier this month, despite charges of irregularities from his opponents and from the elections complaints commission
In 2001, many Taliban fighters returned to their communities after their government collapsed. But the new administration in Kabul sought revenge, often using the U.S.-led coalition to exact it, demanding money from former Taliban or threatening to hand them to U.S. forces.
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