Pakistan frees three senior Afghan Taliban leaders

November 27, 2013 10:34

Pakistan has quietly released three senior Afghan Taliban leaders, including a close aide of Mullah Omar, as part of efforts to facilitate the reconciliation process in Afghanistan.

"Yes, three more have been released. This is an ongoing process as part of efforts to facilitate reconciliation," a top official told PTI on condition of anonymity.

Mullah Abdul Ahad Jahangirwal, a former adviser of Afghan Taliban chief Mullah Omar, Mullah Abdul Manan, a former Taliban governor in Helmand, and Mullah Younus, a former military commander, were the three who were freed.

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