In a surprising turn of events, the Taliban-led Afghan government announced on Tuesday a prisoner swap with the United States 🤝. Thanks to the mediation efforts of Qatar 🇶🇦, an Afghan fighter named Khan Mohammad has been released and returned home 🛬.
\"An Afghan fighter Khan Mohammad imprisoned in America has been released in exchange for American citizens and returned to the country,\" stated the Afghan Foreign Ministry. Mohammad had been serving a life sentence after being arrested almost two decades ago 🕰️.
The Ministry praised Qatar's role in brokering the deal and expressed appreciation for U.S. efforts 🇺🇸. They emphasized that such steps could pave the way for normalizing relations between the two nations 🌐.
This exchange marks a significant moment in the relationship between Afghanistan and the U.S., hinting at the possibility of improved ties and cooperation in the future ✨.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
