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The Taliban have made it clear that they would only join the intra-Afghan talks once their prisoners are released
Wars come to an end with peace agreements but not with peace
Peace deal between Taliban and the United States celebrated as a new beginning
“Release of prisoners will not be unilateral but bilateral,” says Shah Mehmood Qureshi
Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid says the call lasted more than 30 minutes
Official handout suggests trip part of ‘regular exchange of high-level visits’
Official handout suggests trip part of ‘regular exchange of high-level visits’
At this crucial juncture of time, Afghanistan cannot afford another turmoil and infighting.
Partial truce is in effect in Afghanistan since February 22
There is a very strong possibility that Afghanistan will witness an endless period of unstable internal power-sharing