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Afghanistan frees more Pakistani prisoners
The Afghan government freed 65 suspected Pakistani militants on Monday, the latest group to be released after being caught fighting for the Taliban during the U.S.-led war in late 2001. Looking exhausted but relieved, the bearded prisoners were freed from the notorious Pul-i-Charki jail just outside Kabul. "I am happy that I am free now," said Hashmat Ali, following his release. "But I am upset about my other friends who are still in jail." Pakistani diplomats have welcomed the releases as a positive move towards improving relations between the two countries. One Pakistani diplomat in Kabul said he hoped the rest of the prisoners in Afghanistan would be released soon.Posted by: Dan Darling 2004-07-19 |
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