Pakistani Taliban Call For Ceasefire In Video Statement -- The Guardian
Experts dismiss statements from group as 'posturing', amid evidence Taliban's hold on border communities has weakened
The Taliban in Pakistan have said they want to negotiate a ceasefire in a video statement by their leader, Hakemullah Mehsud.
The video, delivered to the Reuters news agency in Pakistan on Friday, is the latest in a series of statements in recent days stating that the group wants a peace deal – though they refuse to disarm.
Military and civilian authorities in Pakistan have repeatedly reached agreements with militants, most of which were shortlived. Experts dismissed the latest statements as "posturing".
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My Comment: When compared to past pictures and videos .... Hakemullah Mehsud has gotten fat. But aside from his personal health .... on the issue of a ceasefire .... I have zero reason to believe him.
Update: Taliban ready for peace talks, but won’t disarm -- Daily Times
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