Kabul residents react to Afghanistan peace talks

Afghans showed mix feelings in the capital city of Kabul on Saturday as intra Afghan talks to unite the warring sides began in Doha, Qatar.

The two sides sides started negotiations for the first time on Saturday with a view to ending decades of war.

The talks brought together the Taliban and delegates appointed by the Afghan government.

Many people watched the inauguration ceremony aired on local TV.

21-year-old university student Mohammad, watching the televised ceremony, said a lack of agreement between Afghan leaders had resulted in the failure of all previous peace talks.

In central Kabul, the Social Association of Afghan Justice Seekers (SAAJS) put out more than 4,000 photos of Afghan war victims as part of a street photo exhibition seeking justice for the victims.

All 4,000 victims had lost their lives in fighting and suicide attacks.

The intra-Afghan negotiations had been set out in a peace deal Washington signed with the Taliban on Feb. 29.

At that time the deal was touted as Afghanistan's best chance at peace in 40 years of war.

The discussions are critical in the search for lasting peace that will also provide an exit for U.S. and NATO troops after nearly 19 years.

Issues raised at the talks include a permanent cease-fire, the rights of women and minorities, and the disarming of tens of thousands of Taliban fighters and militias.