Top Afghan peace envoy Abdullah Abdullah on Wednesday stressed the need for a reduction in violence in Afghanistan, saying it is crucial for the success of peace talks with the Taliban under way in Doha, Qatar.In an interview at the end of his three-day trip to Pakistan, Abdullah, who is overseeing peace efforts for the Afghan government, said he and civilian and military authorities in Pakistan are "on the same page."Contrary to the expectations of ordinary Afghans, the start of dialogue between the Afghan groups to attain a permanent cease-fire has earned them no respite. Fighting has con…READ FULL ARTICLE
