Afghanistan, Nov. 23 -- 211 Afghan prisoners have been released from Iranian jails, following a coordinated transfer with Iran's Ministry of Justice, marking a significant step in bilateral cooperation.
211 Afghan prisoners have been released from Iranian jails, marking a significant step in the ongoing prisoner exchange between the two countries, the Taliban confirmed.
The transfer was coordinated between Iran's Ministry of Justice and the Taliban's committee, as part of a bilateral "prisoner transfer agreement" aimed at easing prison overcrowding.
This agreement has seen several Afghanistan nationals repatriated over recent months. Their return aims to address prison capacity issues in both Afghanistan and Iran.
This transfer follows ...