Major Obstacles Remain to Afghan Peace\, U.S. Envoy Says

Major Obstacles Remain to Afghan Peace, U.S. Envoy Says

Zalmay Khalilzad says terms of a cease-fire and talks with the Afghan government are sticking points between the U.S. and Taliban

WASHINGTON—Major obstacles remain before the first concrete steps can be taken to end the war in Afghanistan, a top U.S. envoy said Friday after months of talks with the Taliban.

The envoy, Zalmay Khalilzad, outlined two major sticking points between the U.S. and the Taliban, including the terms of a cease-fire and talks with the Afghan government.

The...