RFE: Afghanistan's Mass Release Of Taliban Prisoners Revives Peace Process, But Seen As 'Big Gamble'
Afghanistan’s flagging peace process was on the verge of collapse following weeks of devastating militant attacks, mounting public anger, and the halt of a major prisoner swap.
But a brief cease-fire between the government and the Taliban has breathed new life into efforts to negotiate an end to the nearly 19-year war.
The May 24-26 truce, which coincided with the Eid al-Fitr Islamic holiday, largely held across the country. In what it said was a "goodwill" gesture, the government freed 1,000 Taliban prisoners -- 900 of them in a single day -- the largest group so far.
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Update: Afghan government releases hundreds of Taliban prisoners as part of peace deal with US (Military Times/AP)
WNU Editor: This release of Taliban prisoners only means more fighters for the Taliban. Not surprising, with the end of the ceasefire, the war continues .... Afghan government says ceasefire still in place even as skirmishes with Taliban resume (Reuters)
Update #2: A good analysis .... Afghanistan peace process at a crossroads (Arab News).
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