UN envoy optimistic about prospects for peace in Afghanistan
Lyons also voiced concern over the impact of COVID-19 on the livelihood of Afghans.
Lyons also voiced concern over the impact of COVID-19 on the livelihood of Afghans.
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation also renewed its appeal to "all Afghan leaders and parties to urgently reduce violence and work for lasting ceasefire" .
Talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government to end the war will run parallel with the release, the decree said.
The sticking point of disagreement between the Taliban and Afghan government stems from different clauses in the peace deal and the Kabul declaration.
His comments came after a partial truce took effect in Afghanistan on Saturday, with the Taliban, US, and Afghan forces agreeing to a week-long "reduction in violence."
Earlier, in a strong message to Pakistan, US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis said that it was time for everyone to support the efforts of the UN, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghanistan in maintaining peace.
