500 more Taliban to be freed in 4 days: Ghani

KABUL prisoners, in a move to pave the ground for direct peace negotiations with the militant movement,

Addressing the nation on Eidul Adha, he explained the 500 inmates were not on the list his government was handed by the Taliban.

So far, he said, his administration had freed 4,600 Taliban prisoners and 500 more would be released in the next four days.  

The president voiced optimism that the three-day ceasefire between his government and the Taliban would be extended.

Since he was not empowered to decide on the release of the 400 Taliban prisoners involved in serious crimes, Ghani announced he would convene a Loya Jirga on the issue.

The president admitted the coronavirus still posed a threat to the people, who should strictly adhere to precautions during the Eid. 

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