The UAE released over 100 Afghan prisoners on its National Day following Afghanistan's diplomatic efforts. Some have returned home, with others to follow. Activists welcomed the move as humanitarian, hoping it leads to more releases and better support for migrants abroad.
According to Afghan officials, Pakistan has handed over 27 Afghan prisoners to the Taliban authorities at the Torkham crossing border, Nangarhar province of Afghanistan, reported Khaama Press.
More than 180 Afghan prisoners have been transferred to Afghanistan by Iran on Wednesday in Herat province, Khaama Press reported citing a statement released by the Taliban Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan.
The Taliban-appointed consul in Karachi city of Pakistan said that over 290 citizens of Afghanistan are expected to release in the next two months, reported ToloNews.
According to the General Consulate of Afghanistan in Karachi, Pakistan, 66 prisoners, including eight children, were released on Wednesday in Sindh's Karachi.
Kabul [Afghanistan], May 10 (Sputnik/ANI): The Taliban said that they have freed another 28 Afghan prisoners as part of efforts to accelerate the mutual release of detained persons with Kabul.
Kabul [Afghanistan], April 17 (Sputnik/ANI): The Taliban on Thursday released 20 Afghan policemen and members of the armed forces to the central government in the eastern Laghman province, Zabihullah Mujahid, the group's spokesman, said on Friday.