TTP chief Noor Wali Mehsud

Afghanistan International: The first round of talks between the Bajaur Peace Jirga and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) concluded on Friday, 2 August, with tribal elders urging militants to withdraw from civilian areas or return to Afghanistan. Pakistani officials estimate that approximately 4,000 TTP fighters are operating from within Afghanistan. Click here to read more (external link).