No progress on Mullah Omar reconciliation
WASHINGTON: The White House said it has seen no positive signs of progress from Mullah Mohammad Omar and the Taliban he leads, after an offer of reconciliation was made by Afghan President Hamid Karzai.
"We're not seeing any indication from Mullah Omar that he is ready to renounce violence, break all ties to Al Qaeda and support the Afghan government and constitution," said Gordon Johndroe, a White House spokesman. "No one has heard from Mullah Omar in some time, and given attacks like last week's when some Taliban threw acid on girls going to school, many don't seem to show a willingness to negotiate," he said.
While "we're hopeful that reconcilable Taliban will lay down their arms and choose to play a productive part in Afghan society ... sadly, so far, they continue to attack innocents civilians and coalition forces on a regular basis," he said. Karzai said on Sunday he would go to "any length" to protect Mullah Omar in exchange for peace. afp
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