A three-day ceasefire has been announced between the Taliban and the Afghan government for the religious holiday of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan.
This is the first ceasefire in nearly 17 years since the militant government was toppled by the US-led invasion in 2001.
The Taliban says they are instructed to stop their offensive operations against domestic opposition but insists offensives on foreign forces should continue.