Exclusive: Afghan government to release 1,500 Taliban prisoners from jails - decree Ammar Johmani

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani is set to release 1,500 Taliban prisoners in coming days to pave the way for direct talks with the insurgent group aimed at ending the 18-year-long war in Afghanistan, according to a copy of the decree seen by Reuters.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/38Lmyw1
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