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Arrangements to release 2,000 more Taliban prisoners
The Taliban technical delegations and the Afghan government are preparing a list of 2,000 other Taliban prisoners for release in Kabul.
An inside government source said that the government may not agree to release some of the prisoners on the list, so the release of 2,000 prisoners will begin after taking a review of the list.
Nonetheless, President Ghani has said that the 2,000 Taliban prisoners will be released soon.
Latif Mahmood, a deputy presidential spokesman, said, “The release of the detainees is a fundamental decision of the government to end the violence, secure the ceasefire and speed up the peace process. We expect the opposition to stop violence and engage in peace (talks) which is the main desire of people.”
With the release of 2,000 other prisoners, the release of 5,000 Taliban prisoners will be completed based on the US-Taliban agreement.
Ahmad Saeedi, a political expert, said, “The release of 5,000 prisoners is being done under the pressure of the United States and Zalmay Khalilzad. He (Khalilzad) made this clear during a recent meeting with the three Afghan leaders: Hamid Karzai, Ashraf Ghani, and Abdullah Abdullah that the talks will not start unless the prisoner releases are completed.”
As the peace process progresses, the Office of the National Security Council says 89 civilians were killed and 150 others wounded in Taliban military operations in the past two weeks – a claim denied by the Taliban.
“In the last two weeks alone, they have martyred 89 civilians and wounded 150 others in 29 provinces, contrary to all human, Islamic and war principles,” said Jawid Faisal, the spokesman for the ONSC.
Although government sources acknowledge that violence has declined in the graph, violence has not been significantly reduced as expected by the government.
More than 1,200 Iranian nationals have returned home since the outbreak of the ongoing conflict, with many travelling through neighboring countries including Afghanistan and Armenia, according to reports.
Citing figures from Tasnim News Agency, a total of 1,262 Iranians have been repatriated from the United Arab Emirates since hostilities began. The returns come amid tightening travel restrictions and disrupted regional transport links.
Iranian authorities have formally requested that the UAE facilitate additional evacuation efforts, including the organisation of sea transport and access to a dedicated airstrip to expedite the return of citizens still stranded abroad.
Earlier on Wednesday, Dubai-based airline Emirates indicated on its website that Iranian nationals were no longer permitted to enter or transit through the UAE, further complicating travel options for those seeking to return home.
The developments come as regional airspace disruptions and security concerns linked to the ongoing conflict have significantly curtailed commercial travel routes across parts of the Middle East. With direct flights limited or suspended, many Iranians have been forced to rely on indirect and often complex routes through neighboring countries.
Countries such as Afghanistan and Armenia have emerged as key transit points due to their geographic proximity and continued land access, allowing travelers to bypass restricted air corridors.
The situation reflects broader challenges facing civilians in conflict-affected regions, where shifting aviation policies, border controls, and security risks have made cross-border movement increasingly difficult.
Authorities continue to explore alternative evacuation channels as demand for safe return routes remains high.
The Land Grabbing Prevention Commission has verified and secured more than 27.5 million jeribs of public grazing land in three provinces across Afghanistan over the past year, the Ministry of Justice said on Thursday.
The commission reported that extensive surveys were carried out in Faryab, Badghis, and Badakhshan, resulting in the formal identification and registration of over 27.57 million jeribs of pasture land.
According to the findings, more than 9.3 million jeribs were confirmed in Faryab, over 4.1 million jeribs in Badghis, and upwards of 14 million jeribs in Badakhshan. The grazing lands are located across provincial centers as well as all districts within these provinces.
The commission emphasized that survey and verification teams are currently working in other provinces to assess additional grazing lands.
Once the assessment process is completed in those areas, the lands will also be formally recorded in the land bank, ensuring legal protection and proper management.
Two Afghan nationals have drowned while fishing off the coast of County Clare in Ireland, local media reported. The victims have been identified as two brothers who had been living in the city of Limerick for several years.
The brothers, Tajuddin Safi, in his 30s, and Salahuddin Safi, in his 20s, reportedly fell into the sea while fishing from rocks in a coastal area known for its dangerous conditions. Both men lost their lives at the scene.
According to reports, the incident occurred at a location known as the “Blue Pool” in Poulnasherry Bay near Doonbeg, an area frequently described as hazardous due to strong waves and unpredictable sea conditions.
Emergency services were alerted to the incident at around 2:15 p.m., after which a large-scale search and rescue operation was launched. The operation involved the Irish Coast Guard, a rescue helicopter, lifeboat crews, and local emergency responders.
Despite efforts by rescue teams, the bodies of the two brothers were recovered from the water approximately two hours later. Authorities said weather and sea conditions at the time made the operation particularly difficult.
The two brothers had moved from Afghanistan to Ireland about a decade ago and were described by members of the local community as respectful, hardworking, and well-integrated individuals.
Local officials in Ireland have described the incident as deeply tragic and have renewed warnings about the dangers of fishing in exposed coastal areas such as the Blue Pool. Calls have also been made for increased awareness and safety measures.
The Afghan community in Limerick, along with local residents and officials, has expressed deep sorrow over the loss, offering condolences to the family and remembering the brothers as kind and valued members of society.
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