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FEATURED STORY

Importance of safeguarding institutions in the Afghan Peace Process

By Naveed Noormal

August 22, 2020

History has shown that the Taliban have no plans or alternatives to build or reform institutions. Therefore, it is important for this group to understand the realities of the new Afghanistan and to accept the existing foundations of Afghanistan, which are based on the values of lasting peace, freedom and democracy.

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