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Taliban reject changes in prisoners’ list: sources
Following the Afghan government’s demand for providing a revised list of Taliban prisoners, the group rejected the offer and insisted on the release of all those inmates mentioned in the list already shared with the government.
Sources close to the Taliban said the group has asked the Afghan government to clarify why the group’s remaining 600 prisoners have not been released, or for an impartial delegation to look into the demands of the Taliban and the government in connection with their release.
The government is not releasing 600 Taliban prisoners and is urging the group to prepare a new list of 600 detainees so that the process of releasing 5,000 Taliban inmates can be pursued under the Doha Peace Agreement.
Sayed Akbar Agha, a former member of the Taliban, said: “600 people have not been released. The reason is needed to be clarified. In this case, an impartial commission should investigate why these prisoners are not being released.”
Islamabad also considers the non-release of 600 Taliban prisoners controversial.
“As stated in the agreement, 4,199 Taliban prisoners have been released to date. A number of prisoners still need to be released, up to 5,000, which will lead to talks between Afghans,” said Pakistani Ambassador to Afghanistan Zahid Nasrullah Khan. “Of the remaining 800 detainees, 600 are controversial.”
Politicians believe that such actions challenge the opportunity to start peace Intra-Afghan talks.
The United Nations, meanwhile, tweeted that all parties to the conflict in Afghanistan have to pave the way for the start of the Intra-Afghan dialogue. The organization emphasizes that negotiation is the only option for peace in Afghanistan.
The only way to peace in #Afghanistan is through talks. All actors must create conditions for intra-Afghan negotiations to start & succeed. Time to show real commitment to peace & compassion for all Afghans by ending the high levels of violence now. pic.twitter.com/9ebYWZEhhJ
— UNAMA News (@UNAMAnews) July 16, 2020
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Haqqani, Russian special envoy discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation
Sirajuddin Haqqani, Afghanistan’s Minister of Interior Affairs, met on Tuesday with Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s special representative to Kabul.
According to the Ministry of Interior, the two sides discussed enhancing cooperation between Afghanistan and Russia, along with security, economic, and political issues.
They also exchanged views on positive engagement and regional stability.
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Pakistan targets civilian homes in Kunar rocket attack
The Pakistani military regime has carried out rocket attacks in Khas Kunar district of Kunar province, with rockets hitting civilian homes.
Security officials in Kunar said on Tuesday evening the attacks have continued intermittently since early morning, but so far no information has been provided by authorities regarding casualties.
The Pakistani military regime has also carried out rocket attacks on some areas of Sarkano district in Kunar. Early reports indicate there have been no casualties in these strikes.
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Muttaqi and Kabulov stress need for stronger Kabul–Moscow relations
Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met on Tuesday with Russia’s special envoy to Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov in Kabul, where the two sides discussed expanding political ties and deepening economic cooperation between the two countries.
According to a statement from Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, both officials emphasized the importance of further strengthening bilateral engagement and broadening cooperation across multiple sectors.
Muttaqi welcomed what he described as the positive development of relations between Afghanistan and Russia, and called for increased economic collaboration, the reactivation of the Joint Economic Commission, and the creation of a regular mechanism for political consultations.
The discussions also covered regional developments, with both sides stressing the importance of peace, stability and security. They exchanged views on enhancing relations with neighboring countries and highlighted the need for joint efforts to support constructive regional engagement.
Kabulov praised the current trajectory of ties between Kabul and Moscow and said Russia is prepared to expand practical cooperation with Afghanistan, particularly in the fields of trade, energy and transit.
He added that Moscow is interested in strengthening bilateral relations through joint economic projects, investment initiatives and infrastructure cooperation, while also promoting regional connectivity and long-term stability.
The meeting comes amid growing diplomatic engagement between the two countries as both sides seek to expand economic opportunities and strengthen regional partnerships.
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