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US backs talks despite attack

The United States says it is still committed to peace talks with the Taliban despite an attack by militants in the Afghan capital. Yesterday's assault in Kabul targeted Afghanistan's Presidential Palace the CIA Headquarters.

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US commits to talks with Taliban despite Kabul attack

The United States says it is still committed to hold peace talks with the Taliban despite an attack by militants in the Afghan capital. Yesterday's assault targeted Afghanistan's Presidential Palace the US CIA Headquarters.

The attack came a week after US and Taliban representatives attempted to meet in the Qatari capital of Doha - a session which was cancelled following objections from the Afghan government.

In a statement, the White House said that President Obama and Afghan president, Hamid Karzai had:

Reaffirmed that an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace and reconciliation process is the surest way to end violence and ensure lasting stability in Afghanistan and the region.

They reiterated their support for an office in Doha for the purpose of negotiations between the High Peace Council and authorized representatives of the Taliban.

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