Afghan president declares ceasefire with Taliban until June 20

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani announced a ceasefire with the Taliban starting from Thursday until June 20.

The Afghan leader, however, stressed that fighting would continue against other militant groups, such as Daesh.

“This ceasefire is an opportunity for Taliban to introspect that their violent campaign is not wining them hearts and minds but further alienating the Afghan people from their cause,” Ghani tweeted.