The Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit (AREU) on Thursday stated that of five provinces polled, respondents expressed little faith in the peace process and that the failure to address past abuses continues to shape the present conflict.
According to a report released by AREU, a decade later, Afghans continue to echo demands contained in an original report on transitional justice that was carried out in 2004.
This latest survey covered residents in five provinces, including Kabul, Nangarhar, Bamiyan, Baghlan and Uruzgan provinces.
Most respondents could personally recall or had anecdotal knowledge of, a broader catalogue of violations that had impacted them personally, their family or their broader community, the report stated.
Respondents also expressed that the failure to address past abuses continues to shape the present conflict. "Thus, it was not surprising that respondents wished to see a negotiated end to the conflict," the AREU said.
"Respondents were also willing to make significant concessions to the Taliban, including allowing them to hold positions in government, to the extent that they could guarantee peace," read the report.
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