Taliban say they will not cooperate with US to contain IS extremists

Comments made as talks begin in Qatar to discuss allowing foreigners and at-risk Afghans to evacuate

The Taliban has ruled out cooperation with the US to contain extremist groups in Afghanistan, staking out an uncompromising position on a key issue ahead of the first direct talks between the former foes since the US withdrew from the country in August.

Senior Taliban officials and US representatives are to meet on Saturday and Sunday in Doha, the capital of Qatar.

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Source: The Guardian