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What the Fate of Freed Taliban Prisoners Means for the Afghan Peace Process
October 20, 2020

What the Fate of Freed Taliban Prisoners Means for the Afghan Peace Process

By Franz J. Marty
Whether freed Taliban rejoin the fight – and what might motivate them to finally put down their arms – has ramifications for peace in Afghanistan.

Afghans Halt Prisoner Release, Delaying Talks With Taliban
August 18, 2020

Afghans Halt Prisoner Release, Delaying Talks With Taliban

By Rahim Faiez and Kathy Gannon
Talks were expected to start on August 20, but are now postponed indefinitely say Afghan officials.
With Final Prisoner Release, Afghanistan Takes a Giant Step Toward Peace
August 11, 2020

With Final Prisoner Release, Afghanistan Takes a Giant Step Toward Peace

By Ahmad Mohibi
At long last, the Afghan government and the Taliban are ready to start their long-delayed peace talks.

Afghan Council to Decide Whether Kabul Releases 400 Taliban
August 06, 2020

Afghan Council to Decide Whether Kabul Releases 400 Taliban

By Associated Press
The release of the 400 prisoners is seen as the final hurdle to the start of intra-Afghan negotiations.

Afghan Government to Free 900 Prisoners; Taliban May Extend Truce
May 26, 2020

Afghan Government to Free 900 Prisoners; Taliban May Extend Truce

By Associated Press
There are hopes that the prisoner release could lead to new reductions in violence.

Afghanistan Frees 100 Taliban, But Group Hasn’t Verified
April 09, 2020

Afghanistan Frees 100 Taliban, But Group Hasn’t Verified

By Associated Press
The prisoner release is a critical first step to intra-Afghan negotiations aimed at bringing an end to decades of war in Afghanistan.

Via Video Conference, Afghan Government and Taliban Discuss Prisoner Releases
March 27, 2020

Via Video Conference, Afghan Government and Taliban Discuss Prisoner Releases

By Catherine Putz
Despite political infighting in Kabul, the government and Taliban are discussing the first step in their peace process.
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