Taliban release of Americans, release of Americans peace negotiations resume

Taliban release of Americans by release of executives Will peace talks resume? November 20 6:32

Afghan anti-government armed forces, the Taliban, revealed that they had released Americans and others who had been detained in exchange for the release of three executives, and the peace talks between the US and the Taliban have stalled, will it lead to the resumption of negotiations in the future? It will be noted.

In Afghanistan, anti-government armed forces Taliban kidnapped two American and Australian college teachers three years ago and subsequently detained them, but President Gani said that the two would be released this month. In exchange, he announced that he would release three Taliban executives detained in the country.

In response, Taliban issued a statement on the 19th and said, “Three members who were detained were released. We welcomed as a positive step,” and two Americans and Australians who were detained. Made it clear that the man was released.

Meanwhile, Afghan government officials said they released three Taliban executives on the 18th for NHK coverage.

As for Afghanistan, the United States started negotiations with the Taliban, and it was close to an agreement on the withdrawal of some US troops, but the negotiations were canceled in September after the terrorism by the Taliban.

While peace negotiations have stalled, President Gani says that “there will be no peace without dialogue between the Afghan government and the Taliban”, and with this measure will the dialogue with the Taliban be realized and lead to the resumption of peace negotiations in the future? It will be noted.

Pakistan Prime Minister expects progress in peace talks

As the Taliban released two university teachers, including Americans, Afghan neighbor Pakistan Prime Minister Khan told Twitter: “I sincerely welcome the release of the two. This measure is part of the peace process in Afghanistan. I hope that this will be a positive step for all those involved, and that it will lead to a great deal of confidence. ”

White House Welcome statement

The White House issued a welcoming statement on the 19th after the Taliban released two professors of American and Australian universities who were kidnapped and detained, and the US government already protected the two. , It was made clear that they are checking their health.

On that basis, he expressed his appreciation for the Afghan government's efforts toward peace, saying that the Trump administration will work to prevent Afghanistan from becoming a hotbed of terrorism against the United States and allies again.

In addition, Secretary of State Pompeio made a statement, welcoming it as `` a move to raise expectations for the political resolution of the Afghan war, '' and the US government is prepared to support the dialogue between the Afghan government and the Taliban .