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Afghan assembly approves the release of 400 Taliban prisoners

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Kabul (Afghanistan), Aug 9 (EFE), (Camera: Jawed Kargar).- A large assembly of elder statemen and political veterans called by the Afghanistan government decided Sunday the release of the last 400 Taliban prisoners to begin the peace talks.FOOTAGE OF THE ASSEMBLY.

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