Taliban ready for intra-Afghan talks in 7 days if prisoner swap completed

Group's spokesperson says the first round of talks would be led by the former chief negotiator of Taliban, Abbas Stanikzai.

The Taliban is ready to begin intra-Afghan negotiations within a week if the prisoners' release is completed, said spokesperson Suhail Shaheen.

As per Tolo News, Shaheen said that the first round of talks would be led by the former chief negotiator of the Taliban Abbas Stanikzai. The remarks come after the Loya Jirga approved the release of 400 Taliban prisoners -- a key decision to start the intra-Afghan negotiations.

The first round of negotiations is expected to be held in Doha, Qatar. With regard to the willingness of the Taliban for a cease-fire, Shaheen said that it was a part of the