### [2021-05-10](/feed/2021/05/10/index.md)

##### War in Afghanistan
# On the early hours of Monday, the Taliban announces a three-day ceasefire to observe the Eid holiday. A Taliban spokesman says that it is for the mujahideen to provide a peaceful and secure atmosphere to their compatriots. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/afghan-taliban-declares-three-day-ceasefire-eid-celebration-this-week-spokesman-2021-05-09/)

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