KABUL: Afghan authorities said Thursday they have released the remaining400 Taliban prisoners agreed in an exchange, except for “a few” opposed byforeign nations, and expected peace negotiations to start soon.
A drawn-out prisoner exchange including the release of hundreds of hardenedmilitants has delayed the start of planned negotiations between the twowarring sides, scheduled to take place in Doha.
“The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan has received our commandos heldhostage by Taliban, after which the Gov’t released the remaining 400convicts, except the few for which our partners have reservations,”National Security Council spokesman Javid Faisal said on Twitter.
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“Diplomatic efforts are ongoing. We expect direct talks to start promptly.”-APP/AFP
