Afghanistan Releases Hundreds Of Taliban Prisoners

Afghan authorities released 900 Taliban prisoners, marking the largest single-day release since the US-Taliban peace treaty. This coincided with the end of a three-day ceasefire, with hopes to extend it for future intra-Afghan talks. The Taliban has not yet agreed to an extension, but a spokesperson acknowledged the release as progress and promised a significant release of their own prisoners soon.

What significant event occurred in Afghanistan related to prisoners?

• The Afghan government closed all prisons.

• The Taliban captured 900 Afghan soldiers.

• The US signed a new peace treaty with the Taliban.

• The Afghan government released 900 Taliban prisoners.

What was the duration of the ceasefire between the Afghan government and the Taliban?

• One week

• Two days

• Three days

• One month

What was the Afghan national security spokesperson's hope regarding the ceasefire?

• To end the ceasefire immediately

• To negotiate a new peace treaty

• To persuade the Taliban to extend the ceasefire

• To start a new war

How did the Taliban spokesperson describe the prisoner release?

• As a betrayal

• As a failure

• As a minor setback

• As good progress

What did the Taliban plan to do following the Afghan government's prisoner release?

• Capture more prisoners

• Release a significant number of prisoners

• End all negotiations

• Increase attacks on Afghan forces