Taliban, U.S. Begin Temporary Truce Seeking To End War In Afghanistan

A temporary truce has been agreed upon to reduce violence in Afghanistan, potentially accelerating negotiations to end the longest war in American history. If successful, this truce could lead to a meeting on February 29th to plan the withdrawal of U.S. forces and pave the way for talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government, potentially ending two decades of conflict.

What is the significance of the weeklong temporary truce mentioned in the text?

What types of violence are the Taliban agreeing to cease during the truce?

What are the conditions under which the two sides agreed to meet on February 29th?

How could the truce potentially impact U.S. forces in Afghanistan?

What role does the truce play in facilitating talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government?