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Wednesday, June 03, 2026

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Taliban prisoners walk as they are in the process of being potentially released from Pul-e-Charkhi prison, on the outskirts of Kabul on July 31, 2020. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on July 31, 2020 ordered the release of 500 Taliban prisoners as part of a new ceasefire that could lead into long-delayed peace talks. (Courtesy: AFP / Wakil Kohsar)

Afghan govt releases 317 more Taliban prisoners, 4,917 freed so far

Kabul: The Afghan government has released 317 Taliban prisoners in the past two days, bringing the total to 4,917, the National Security Council said. “Release will continue until the total reaches 5,100,”
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