![epa06814048 Alleged Taliban fighters and an Afghan national army soldier (C) stand for a photograph during a three-day ceasefire on the second day of Eid al-Fitr, in the outskirt of Kabul, Afghanistan, 16 June 2018. Earlier in the month, President Ghani's government had announced a temporary ceasefire, starting on 12 June, to last until the end of the festival. The Taliban had followed suit a few days later and announced a three-day partial ceasefire during the festival. EPA/JAWAD JALALI](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/H2TMHDOEBHODKVWRI4HMPZ5Q7A.jpg?smart=true&auth=014e4edf88af897a348f006ac64be6208fb1aa712782b35f5f9d75e31d40992b&width=400&height=225)
Taliban fighters pose with an Afghan soldier during a three-day ceasefire for Eid Al Fitr in 2018. EPA
Taliban fighters pose with an Afghan soldier during a three-day ceasefire for Eid Al Fitr in 2018. EPA
Afghanistan: Three-day ceasefire declared for Eid Al Fitr
Afghan Taliban announce truce amid halting progress towards first-ever peace talks with government