Violence Is Stalling Afghan Peace Process: US General

'Give political leadership on all sides an opportunity to determine the peaceful way forward'

Incoming Commander of Resolute Support forces and command of NATO forces in Afghanistan, U.S. Army General Scott Miller walks during a change of command ceremony in Resolute Support headquarters in Kabul, Afghanistan Sept. 2, 2018. Reuters/Mohammad Ismail

Representatives of Taliban insurgents and U.S. forces in Afghanistan engaged in a rare public spat on social media on May 2 about U.S. Gen. Scott Miller’s warning that continued violence from the Taliban would stall the Afghan peace process.

Miller, commander of U.S. forces and the NATO-led coalition in the region, warned Taliban officials on April 28 that they would face consequences if violence continued, reported Stars and Stripes.