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Afghanistan Releases 100 Taliban Prisoners from Jail
The Afghan government announced today that it has released 100 Taliban prisoners from jail, France Press reported. This happens a day after the rebels announced that they were suspending the peace talks with Kabul about exchanging prisoners, according to them.
Taliban warn peace deal with US near breaking point
The Taliban said their peace deal with the United States was nearing a breaking point, accusing Washington of violations that included drone attacks on civilians, while also chastising the Afghan government for delaying the release of 5,000 Taliban prisoners promised in the agreement.
Afghan, Taliban prisoner exchange to begin amid coronavirus
Afghanistan will release some Taliban prisoners this week as part of confidence building measure crucial for the success of the peace deal signed between America and the Taliban to end nearly two decades of war, officials said on April 1.
Afghan government selects negotiators for talks with Taliban
Afghanistan's government late on March 26 announced a 21-member team to negotiate with the Taliban in a tentative sign of progress for the United States-brokered peace deal.
Lack of unity in Afghanistan complicates survival of peace deal
The peace accord signed between the United States and the Taliban is at a critical juncture, according to NATO's former civilian representative in Afghanistan. The deal foresees negotiations to be undertaken between the Taliban and the Afghan government.
The Taliban will not Negotiate with Kabul until it Releases Thousands of Taliban from Prisons
The Taliban will not negotiate with the government in Kabul until about 5,000 of their associates are released from Afghan prisons, said a Taliban spokesman, quoted by the Associated Press. The statement was made at a time when the deadline for reducing hostilities in Afghanistan is expiring.
US and Taliban agree to truce, way forward in Afghanistan
The United States and the Taliban have agreed to a temporary truce that, if successful, would open the way for a deal that would bring American troops home from Afghanistan and end 18 years of war.
Afghanistan praises Turkey's efforts for peace
Afghanistan has appreciated Turkey's continued support and efforts for the peace process in the war-ravaged country, an official said on Jan. 29.
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Bulgaria Will Send the 38th contingent of the Armed Forces to Participate in NATO's Mission in Afghanistan "Resolute Support"
With a solemn ceremony on May 2, Bulgaria will send the 38th contingent of the armed forces to participate in NATO's mission in Afghanistan "Resolute Support". The ritual will take place at 14:00 in Svoboda Square in Haskovo and will include Deputy Minister of Defense Atanas Zapryanov and Deputy Chief of Defense Lieutenant General Dimitar Iliev.
Taliban Deny Involvement in Kabul Bombing that Killed 50
The Taliban have denied involvement in a suicide bombing in the Afghan capital that killed at least 50 people, reports AP.