Doctor Mohammad Jawed Momand, 22, poses for a picture in Kabul, Afghanistan, on January 30, 2019. When asked about peace talks between the United States and Afghan forces and the Taliban, Momand said: "Peace requires everyone to lay down their arms and think about the education and prosperity in the country." #

Kawsar Sherzad, 17, an Afghan Muay Thai athlete, poses for a picture at a club in Kabul on January 9, 2019. "Afghan females have had a lot of achievements in sports, so I am optimistic that the Taliban will accept these achievements," Sherzad said. #

Sultan Qasim Sayeedi, 18, an Afghan model, poses in Kabul on January 14, 2019. Sayeedi scours Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram to learn about fashion and modeling, and draws inspiration from his favorite models, including Saudi Arabia's Omar Borkan and the Canadian pop star Justin Bieber. "We're afraid that if the Taliban come, then we will not be able to hold our shows," he said. Despite that wariness, Sayeedi said it's time that the fighting ended. "If American troops will go, peace will come. We want peace." he said. #

Zarghona Haidari, 22, who works at a bookstore in Shahr Ketab Center in Kabul, photographed on January 29, 2019. "I'm not very much optimistic about peace in this country. I don't think the Taliban will make a deal with the government," Haidari said. #

Anosh Sarwari, 23, who works at a coffee shop, poses in Kabul on January 29, 2019. "We are thirsty for peace. We want peace so people can run their businesses and live comfortably," Sarwari said. #

The Afghan singer Wasim Anwari, 19, photographed at the Afghan Star talent show at Tolo television studios in Kabul on January 16, 2019. "Peace means a lot to me, so I can carry on with my artistry, but without peace there is no hope for a better future," Anwari said. #

The freelance journalist Zainab Farahmand, 22, poses for a picture in Kabul on January 31, 2019. "We will only welcome the Taliban if they accept democracy and its values in the country," Farahmand said. #

The Afghan artist Mahdi Zahak, 25, poses in the ArtLords in Kabul on January 26, 2019. "There is a hope for peace, but the only way we can have peace is that [the Taliban] accept the achievements made in this country in the past 17 years and let everyone enjoy their lives," Zahak said. #

Nadim Quraishi, 19, stands outside his Game Zone shop in Kabul on January 26, 2019. "We want to see an end to the current conflict in the country. We are hopeful for a lasting peace between the government and the Taliban," Quraishi said. #

Sohail Ataie, 22, the owner of a luxury-clothes shop, poses for a picture in Kabul on January 26, 2019. "We are tired of war. What we want is peace to live a better life," Ataie said. #

Maram Atayee, 16, a pianist, photographed at the Afghan National Institute of Music in Kabul on December 22, 2018. "The thing I'm most worried about is that if they return, I'll not be able to continue playing music," Atayee said. "It will be great if the government and the Taliban reach a peace deal. At that time, there should be access to music for everyone, and women's rights must be protected." #

Omid Arman, 21, an Afghan model, poses for a picture in Kabul on January 14, 2019. "Everyone has the desire for peace in this country. We've witnessed a lot of conflicts; it's enough. We don't want to be witnesses for any more tragedy," Arman said. #

Hussain, 19, an Afghan hairdresser, photographed in a hair salon in Kabul on January 8, 2019. "I am optimistic about the Taliban joining the peace process," said Hussain, who like many young Afghans grew up in neighboring Iran, where millions have taken refuge from war. "It will be an end to the war and conflicts in our country. I want the Taliban to change their policy and not behave like before." #

Farzad Aslami, 18, poses at a snooker club in Kabul on January 29, 2019. "We want peace for the sake of our country's welfare. We don't want any more suicide attacks and explosions," Aslami said. #