Taliban Political Office in Doha

Security guards stand outside the new Taliban political office in Doha before the official opening on June 18, 2013. The office is intended to open dialogue with the international community and Afghan groups for a "peaceful solution" in Afghanistan, office spokesman Mohammed Naim told reporters.

Qatari Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Ali bin Fahd al-Hajri (R) and the Taliban’s office spokesman Mohammed Naim speak during a joint press conference at the opening the new Taliban political office in Doha on June 18, 2013. The office is intended to open dialogue with the international community and Afghan groups for a "peaceful solution" in Afghanistan Naim told reporters.

Qatari Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Ali bin Fahd al-Hajri (R) and the Taliban’s office spokesman Mohammed Naim speak during a joint press conference at the opening the new Taliban political office in Doha on June 18, 2013. The office is intended to open dialogue with the international community and Afghan groups for a "peaceful solution" in Afghanistan Naim told reporters.

Qatari Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Ali bin Fahd al-Hajri (C) cuts the ribbon alongside a member of the Taliban's office Jan Mohammad Madani (L) at the opening ceremony of the new Taliban political office in Doha on June 18, 2013. The office is intended to open dialogue with the international community and Afghan groups for a "peaceful solution" in Afghanistan Naim told reporters.

The Taliban’s office spokesman Mohammed Naim speaks during a press conference at the opening ceremony of the new Taliban political office in Doha on June 18, 2013. The office is intended to open dialogue with the international community and Afghan groups for a "peaceful solution" in Afghanistan Naim told reporters.

Qatari Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Ali bin Fahd al-Hajri speaks during a joing press conference with the Taliban’s office spokesman Mohammed Naim (unseen) at the opening ceremony of the new Taliban political office in Doha on June 18, 2013. The office is intended to open dialogue with the international community and Afghan groups for a "peaceful solution" in Afghanistan Naim told reporters