Dec 10, 2021: The (TTP) armed group, also known as the Pakistani Taliban, has unilaterally announced a one-month ceasefire with the Pakistani government, and peace with the authorities, a statement said.

They accused Pakistan’s government of reneging on promises made in the early stages of the talks. The ceasefire came into effect on November 9, when the Pakistani government announced the start of talks with the armed group, which has been fighting the Pakistani government since 2007 and has targeted dozens of civilians and security forces across the country in a conflict that saw thousands killed.

Late on Thursday, the TTP announced “it is not possible for the ceasefire to continue” under current conditions, in a statement released to journalists.

The militant group said in a statement said the government had not released more than 100 prisoners as promised and had not appointed negotiating teams to conduct talks. It also said security forces had carried out raids while the ceasefire was in force.

On November 9, Chaudhry confirmed that the month-long ceasefire had been agreed upon between the government and the TTP.

“The state’s sovereignty, national security, peace in relevant areas and social and economic stability will be considered during the talks,” he was quoted as saying.