The Taliban says a fragile ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan has not been violated. Photo: EPA PHOTO

Peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan have broken down, although a ceasefire continues between the South Asian neighbours, a Taliban spokesperson says.

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Zabihullah Mujahid said negotiations had failed due to Islamabad insisting that Afghanistan assume responsibility for Pakistan's internal security, a demand he described as beyond Afghanistan's "capacity".

But, he said, "The ceasefire that has been established has not been violated by us so far, and it will continue t

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