President Ashraf Ghani, in a public address, on May 12 orders the Afghan forces to switch from “active defensive” mode to “offensive” mode, and to resume attacks on the Taliban, reports Tolo News. President Ghani said the Taliban have ignored repeated calls for reduced violence and ceasefire. He added that a call for a ceasefire does not mean weakness--it shows a commitment to peace. He once again called on the Taliban to embrace peace. The announcement comes after a series of attacks across the country on May 12.