Afghanistan President Refuses To Free Thousands of Taliban Prisoners

The transcript discusses the complexities surrounding the release of Taliban prisoners before peace talks, a promise made by the US but contested by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani. Ghani is open to negotiating the release but not as a precondition. The US troop withdrawal plan remains unaffected, contingent on the Taliban's commitment to preventing terrorism. Peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban are set to begin on March 10th in Oslo, Norway.

What is President Ashraf Ghani's position on the release of Taliban prisoners?

• He agrees to release them before peace talks.

• He refuses to release them as a precondition to peace talks.

• He is against any negotiations with the Taliban.

• He has already released them.

What was the US's promise regarding Taliban prisoners in the peace treaty?

• To never release them.

• To release them only if the Taliban disarms.

• To release them before peace talks.

• To release them after peace talks.

What is the basis for the US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan?

• Improved relations between Afghan factions.

• The Taliban's commitment to preventing terrorism.

• Completion of peace talks.

• Economic agreements with Afghanistan.

What is the main focus of the US's exit strategy from Afghanistan?

• Improving US-Afghan diplomatic relations.

• Building stronger Afghan government institutions.

• The Taliban's commitment to preventing terrorism.

• Economic development in Afghanistan.

When are the peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban scheduled to begin?

• February 20th in Doha.

• April 5th in Washington.

• March 10th in Oslo.

• March 1st in Kabul.