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Taliban Free 20 Afghan Prisoners

Ayaz Gul

   The Taliban released a first group of 20 prisoners on Sunday,
   effectively moving forward a crucial swap with the Afghanistan
   government aimed at kick-starting peace talks between Afghan parties to
   the war.

   The insurgent move follows the release of 300 Taliban prisoners over
   the past few days, including 100 freed on Sunday, by the government.

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