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Afghan Government Releases Taliban Prisoners, Paving Way for Peace Talks

HeadlineAug 14, 2020

Afghanistan’s U.S.-backed government has released the first 80 of 400 Taliban prisoners, clearing the way for the resumption of peace talks aimed at ending nearly two decades of conflict. Afghan leaders say a new round of peace negotiations with the Taliban could begin in Qatar as early as August 20. 

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