NATO: Afghan peace deal hard, but crucial
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Reconciliation efforts with insurgents is critical for Afghanistan's stability, NATO's top diplomat for the country said on Wednesday, but he warned against compromises with hardline Taliban factions.
Mark Sedwill said the international community was behind President Hamid Karzai for reaching out to those Taliban who are willing to renounce violence.
Karzai will host a grand assembly of Afghans later this month to present his draft for negotiations with the Taliban and to seek advice from delegates on peace moves. (Reuters)
