Trump holds phone call with Taliban leader Baradar: insurgents

US President Donald Trump had a phone call with Taliban fighter-turned-negotiator Mullah Baradar, insurgent group said late Tuesday, days after Washington signed a historic deal with militants.

" President of United States... held a phone call with Political Deputy of Islamic Emirate, respected Mullah Baradar Akhund," spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid tweeted.

call came a day after Taliban ended a partial truce and threw into doubt peace talks between Kabul and insurgents that are due to begin on March 10.

Under terms of agreement signed on Saturday in Doha, foreign forces will quit Afghanistan within 14 months, subject to Taliban security guarantees and a pledge by insurgents to hold talks with Kabul. (AFP) SCY