SHARANA (Pajhwok): Earthquake-affected families in Barmal, Giyan and Zerok districts of southeastern Paktika province say they have received some assistance, but promises made to them
3-Day Ceasefire Gives Some Respite to Afghans
A temporary truce to mark the end of Ramadan mostly held, allowing Afghans to celebrate in relative peace.
May 17, 2021
Afghans on a swing boat in Sharana, Paktika, celebrating Eid al-Fitr and the accompanying ceasefire (May 14, 2021).
Credit: Franz J. Marty
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PAKTIA / PAKTIKA, AFGHANISTAN Despite ongoing efforts to end the decades-old conflict in Afghanistan, the country continues to see high levels of violence. However, during three days in mid-May, Afghans experienced a rare respite, as the Taliban and the Afghan government separately announced ceasefires over Eid al-Fitr, the holiday marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Both sides mostly adhered to the truce, but the ceasefire, as expected, failed to have an impact beyond the three days that it lasted.