Afghanistan, Jan. 27 -- Secret talks between the United States and Kabul over freeing American detainees have stalled after disputes over releasing a Guantanamo prisoner, the New York Times reported.
Negotiations between US officials and the Taliban have reached an impasse after months of quiet discussions aimed at securing the release of American detainees held in Afghanistan.
According to the New York Times, the Taliban demanded the release of Mohammad Rahim, an Afghan national held at Guantanamo Bay, as part of any future deal involving American prisoners.
Three people familiar with the talks told the newspaper that discussions were conducted discreetly over several months, reflecting cautious engagement despite the absence of formal ...