Source: Reuters - AlertNet
Country: Afghanistan
Source: Reuters - Thu, 7 Jan 2016 14:24 GMT
Officials from four nations to discuss Afghan peace
Some factions of the Taliban say considering joining
Peace process has stalled since last year
Afghan fighting worsens, adding sense of urgency
By Hamid Shalizi and Jibran Ahmed
KABUL/PESHAWAR, Pakistan, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Some factions within the Afghan Taliban are considering taking part in a peace process that officials from Afghanistan and Pakistan aim to revive next week, several senior members said, in a softening of the militants' recent stance against talks.
