Pompeo hails possible cease-fire in Afghanistan

Politico --------- Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday hailed the possibility of a brief cease-fire in Afghanistan, saying it is “time for peace” in the country where U.S. troops continue to fight in the longest-running war in American history.“The United States welcomes the announcement by the Afghan government of a cease-fire conditioned on Taliban participation,” Pompeo said in a statement. “The United States supports President Ghani’s offer for comprehensive negotiations on a mutually agreed agenda.” To learn more click on the picture below to read the article.