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Afghanistan will release 400 āhard-coreā Taliban detainees to kick off peace negotiations between the government and the militant group, Reuters reported.
Members of Afghanistanās Loya Jirga assembly on Sunday approved the release, which the Taliban demanded before joining talks.
āIn order to remove an obstacle, allow the start of the peace process and an end of bloodshed, the Loya Jirga approves the release of 400 Taliban,ā the assembly said in a resolution, according to Reuters.
āToday, I will sign the release order of these 400 prisoners,ā President Ashraf Ghani said shortly after the resolution passed.
Members of Afghanistanās Loya Jirga assembly on Sunday approved the release, which the Taliban demanded before joining talks.
āIn order to remove an obstacle, allow the start of the peace process and an end of bloodshed, the Loya Jirga approves the release of 400 Taliban,ā the assembly said in a resolution, according to Reuters.
āToday, I will sign the release order of these 400 prisoners,ā President Ashraf Ghani said shortly after the resolution passed.
400 āhard-coreā Taliban prisoners to be released ahead of Afghan peace talks
Afghanistan will release 400 āhard-coreā Taliban detainees to kick off peace negotiations between the government and the militant group, Reuters reported.Members of Afghanistanās Loya Jirga assemblā¦
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