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US and Afghanistan agree to hostages-for-prisoners exchange
Taliban representatives met with US Officials to discuss normalization efforts, diplomatic relations, and freeing detained US citizens.ByTHE MEDIA LINE STAFF
SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 19:25
The Taliban announced Saturday that it had reached a detainee exchange agreement with US representatives during a recent meeting in Kabul aimed at improving ties between the United States and Afghanistan.
According to a statement from the Taliban, discussions covered a range of topics, including diplomatic relations, the status of detained citizens, and potential investment in Afghanistan. The group said both sides agreed to move forward an exchange of US hostages for Afghan prisoners, though no specifics were provided about the individuals involved or the number of detainees on either side.
US officials have not publicly confirmed the agreement. The White House did not issue a comment following the talks or the Taliban’s public statement.
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-867439