territory. the government denies that claim and insists that there will be no take skroover by the taliban. to achieve pieace, there are would parties, afghan government and people are resolute to see a peaceful return to afghanistan. and so that we can live peacefully moamong others. but if the taliban wish to continue to fight this, then there will be no chose but to continue and defend our country and hopefully bring peace. the top u.s. commander in afghanistan is stepping down as part of the u.s. withdrawal. and he is warning about the risk of civil war as he leaves his post. one of the u.s. military officers who has had the opportunity to speak with the taliban. and i ve told them, independent