**Taliban Opponents Urge Broad Coalition at Cambridge Talks**
*Cambridge, United Kingdom – 4 September 2024* – Representatives of Afghanistan’s main opposition groups, the National Resistance Front (NRF) and the Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF), called for a unified platform that would bring together political, civil society and armed factions opposing the Taliban during the fifth round of the “Cambridge Afghanistan Series.” The meeting, held on Friday in Cambridge, aimed to bridge key differences among the groups and strengthen their collective stance against the Taliban regime.
The Cambridge Afghanistan Series is an annual series of talks hosted by the University of Cambridge that brings together Afghan political actors, civil society representatives, and international stakeholders to discuss the country’s future. The fifth session, which took place on 4 September, drew dozens of participants from across the Afghan opposition spectrum.
During the session, NRF and AFF leaders emphasized the need for a common agenda that would coordinate efforts across the various factions. They argued that a broad coalition would increase the opposition’s influence both domestically and internationally, and would help to present a united front in negotiations and diplomatic engagements.
The talks also addressed broader issues such as governance, human rights, and the role of international actors in Afghanistan. While the session did not result in a formal agreement, the call for a consolidated coalition was noted as a significant development in the ongoing efforts to shape Afghanistan’s political future.
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