For the first time ever, Afghanistan government officials and members of the Taliban are meeting in order to bring an end to a long lasting war. The sides will attempt to come to peaceful agreements on the rights of women and minorities, introducing a permanent cease-fire, discussing constitutional changes, and disarming the Taliban fighters. The opening ceremony was on Saturday in Qatar. Among the government officials sent to negotiate were four women who would make sure women's rights would be part of any compromise reached between the two sides. No women were sent from the Taliban side. This is important for the U.S as well because lasting peace would mean U.S and NATO troops could leave after 19 years.
Julia Babinec
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