The Loya Jirga called by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani to consult whether release Taliban’s 400 controversial prisoners, on condition of a cease-fire as well as an international guarantee.

Nearly all the 3,200 Jirga participants decided on its second day (Saturday) that the imprisoned insurgents be released from government custody on the condition that the Taliban agree a lasting cease fire.

The Jirga also called for immediate peace talks with the militants, emphasizing that the negotiations should be led by Afghans and the countries involved in Afghanistan issues, should stop meddling and supporting the Taliban.

It asked the international community to guarantee the Kabul-Taliban peace talks.

The release of 400 imprisoned insurgents looks to be the final hurdle to start peace talks.

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