NSA @hmohib had a video teleconference with ambassadors of troop-contributing countries about developments in the release of prisoners. Afghanistan is prepared to move forward on prisoners and peace, the NSA said, adding that technical teams had made progress on difficult issues.

NDS Director-General Saraj explained that some Taliban prisoners, involved in large-scale attacks against civilian targets and linked to international terrorist groups, pose a threat to the national security of Afghanistan and its allies if released.

ONSC has sought @AfghanistanIHRC’s input on the list of prisoners and the release mechanism, approving for implementation some of AIHRC’s recommendations on the rights of the victims of Taliban attacks.

NSA @hmohib said that the rights of victims – Afghan or otherwise – are important to Afghanistan. He invited the ambassadors to engage the ONSC if they have questions on this matter.