KABUL prisoners and asked the rebel movement to release Western hostages in return.
In a video message on Tuesday, John Bass said the US hoped the move would result in reduction of violence and beginning of peace talks on ending the ongoing war in Afghanistan.
“The United States sees this courageous decision … as an example of the strength of the Islamic republic and of Afghan security forces … to respond to the Afghan people’s overwhelming desire for peace.”
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