It looks like the ceasefire is holding. There is a time limit on the cease fire.

For the first time, the Afghan government and the Taliban have agreed on a ceasefire in the 17 years–long conflict that has made Afghanistan one of the most violent places on the planet.

Both parties unilaterally announced the temporary armistice. The halt to hostilities has provided a glimmer of hope for the peace process which has achieved little in the ten years since its initiation.


Afghan President Ashraf Ghani announced an unconditional seven-day ceasefire that came into effect on 12 June and continues until the third day of Eid-ul Fitr – a religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan. Ghani extended the ceasefire for another ten days and appealed to the Taliban to reciprocate. During this time, Afghan forces will cease attacking the Taliban, but continue to pursue Islamic State and al-Qaeda terrorist groups.


The Taliban also announced a ceasefire of its own, from the first to the third day of Eid-ul Fitr (15 to 17 June). Taliban fighters are directed to pause attacks against Afghan forces; however, the ceasefire directive excluded international forces present in Afghanistan. The majority of foreign troops in the country are from the US, but also include small numbers of forces from other allied countries, including Australia.