Peace talks bring about violent Taliban splinter groups

Sunday, July 8, 2012

ISLAMABAD -- As the United States and its allies try to negotiate a peace settlement with the Taliban before all combat troops leave Afghanistan in 2014, a new obstacle has arisen: Insurgent splinter groups opposed to the deal are emerging, complicating U.S. hopes of leaving behind a stable country.

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