Afghan government on Thursday ordered its troops to resume operations against the Taliban, citing the group’s continued high level of violence despite its deal with the United States.
The government had stopped offensive against the Taliban with the start of a trial period of reduction in violence that led to the signing of the peace deal on February 29.
Acting Defense Minister Asadullah Khalid ordered forces to turn from defense to ‘active’ defense posture.
He said that forces can now carry out operations against militants plotting attacks against forces.
Khalid also proposed ceasefire to help the fight against coronavirus.
