Media: Taliban and Northern Alliance agree not to attack each other

The Taliban and the Northern Alliance (United Front for the Salvation of Afghanistan) have agreed not to attack each other, Report informs, citing Geo TV.

The peace agreement will be announced during a press conference by the Taliban and Northern Alliance leaders, the sources added.

Meetings between the two delegations of the Taliban and Northern Alliance were taking place over the last two days at Charikar in Afghanistan's Parwan province.

The agreement is expected to help prevent clashes between the supporters of the two sides in Panjshir, the only region of Afghanistan not controlled by the Taliban.

The Taliban have sent hundreds of fighters into the areas surrounding Panjshir in an apparent attempt to lay siege and force a surrender.

Despite the escalation, Taliban spokesmen have said they would prefer to resolve the situation peacefully.

The NRF (National Resistance Front) had said it is open to talks with the Taliban on an inclusive government, and elders from the Panjshir Valley have reportedly spoken with Taliban officials.

The Taliban had said they control at least three areas around Panjshir, and former VP Saleh has tweeted that a humanitarian crisis is developing because food and fuel supplies have been cut off.

While the NRF had vowed to resist any assault, it is unclear if they have the food, supplies, and ammunition to withstand a prolonged siege.