A US Forces-Afghanistan spokesman Colonel Dave Butler says that the opportunity has been provided for peace in Afghanistan but added that the Taliban continue to ignore the will of the people, referring to the announcement of the so-called spring offensive by the group, Tolo News reports on April 26. “The opportunity for peace is now. We are ready for peace, the Afghan security forces are ready for peace, but the Taliban continue to ignore the will of the people,” Butler stated. He said the Afghan forces are doing a good job and that they have the support of the US and NATO forces with them.