THe Taliban's reclusive leader has said in a message that his group is willing to start peace negotiations - even as he urged more attacks on foreign troops. mullah mohammad Omar blamed the Us and the afghan government for the derailment of talks two months ago. He also called on afghans to boycott next year's presidential elections, describing them as being manipulated by the Us.
The message was issued ahead of the eid al-Fitr holiday marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.