The Afghan “Peace” Prospect

Anybody who wants to understand what the Soviets and their Kabul puppets are up to in Afghanistan had better remember what happened in Laos 25 years ago.

To start with the Afghan situation, on New Year’s Day, the Afghan Communist leader, General Najib (he has dropped the last two syllables of his name, Najibullah), announced a “peace” proposal. He offered a six-month ceasefire and talks with the Mujahedin, with the aim of setting up a government of national unity and reconciliation.