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India, US Taliban peace

Friday, 08 May 2020 1:42 AM [ Last Update: Friday, 08 May 2020 2:26 AM ]

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(L to R) US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad and Taliban co-founder Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar shake hands after signing a peace agreement during a ceremony in the Qatari capital Doha on February 29, 2020.

After 18 years of war, the United States and Taliban eventually reached a historical peace agreement on February 29, 2020. In this edition of "The Subcontinent" we will be reviewing the India's approach toward this deal and also looking into what will happen next for the India's core interests in Afghanistan and the region now, regarding the recent events. And we will also take a look at the civil liberties in Sri Lanka clamping down in the name of security. Considering this issue, we will take a brief look at the history of this country as well.

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