Afghanistan International: Sources told Afghanistan International that tribal elders in Kunar and Nuristan sought assistance from Pakistan to ensure their security. Elders confirmed the Taliban had no role in the new agreement reached in Chitral. Sami Sadat, a former Afghan army commander, reacted by saying: “Today, Afghans have been brought so low that, for the security of their village and district, they must go and apologize to the Pakistani military.” He described the situation as a “historic disgrace” imposed on Afghans by the Taliban. Click here to read more (external link).