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Perspectives on peace from Taliban areas of Afghanistan / by Ashley Jackson.

By: Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Series: Publication details: [Washington, DC] : United States Institute of Peace, ©2019.Description: 23 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 28 cmISBN:
  • 9781601277671
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • Pamphlet DS371.4. J335 2019
Contents:
Contents: Introduction and methodology—Experiences of the conflict—Noncombatant views on war and peace—Taliban views on war and peace—Taliban and noncombatant views of post conflict life—Conclusion.
Summary: Summary: “For noncombatants living in areas of Afghanistan under Taliban control or influence, the greatest desire is for an end to violence. Although many Taliban fighters also are tired of the conflict, they express little desire to lay down arms until their goals are achieved. Taliban members consistently articulated two objectives-withdrawal of US forces and establishment of a “truly” Islamic government. However few had concrete ideas on how such a government would differ from the current Islamic republic beyond strict implementation…”—(page [1]).

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Contents: Introduction and methodology—Experiences of the conflict—Noncombatant views on war and peace—Taliban views on war and peace—Taliban and noncombatant views of post conflict life—Conclusion.

Summary: “For noncombatants living in areas of Afghanistan under Taliban control or influence, the greatest desire is for an end to violence. Although many Taliban fighters also are tired of the conflict, they express little desire to lay down arms until their goals are achieved. Taliban members consistently articulated two objectives-withdrawal of US forces and establishment of a “truly” Islamic government. However few had concrete ideas on how such a government would differ from the current Islamic republic beyond strict implementation…”—(page [1]).

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