The peace talks in Afghanistan continue to remain stalled due to over a controversial prisoner swap program. France and Australia have now opposed the decision.

Afghan peace talks: Taliban adamant on releasing 400 inmates

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Monday signed a decree to release a final batch of "hardcore" Taliban prisoners demanded by the militants, sources told Reuters, paving the way for long-awaited peace talks to begin in Qatar.

Afghan president signs off on Taliban prisoner release, peace talks expected in days

Thousands of Afghan elders, community leaders and politicians gathered on Friday to debate government efforts to make peace with the Taliban, in particular the fate of 400 hard-core Taliban prisoners whose release could clear the way for talks.

US Special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad warns against possible complications in Loya Jirga

The Taliban on Sunday alleged that Afghan security forces are re-arresting insurgents who had been released as part of a crucial prisoner swap meant to kick-start peace talks.

Taliban accuses Afghan govt of re-arresting freed insurgents

Plans for the Afghan government to begin releasing Taliban prisoners were stalled on Saturday over disagreements on the number of detainees to be released and guarantees that they will not return to fighting, a government security spokesman said.

Release of Taliban prisoners stalls over guarantees

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani has signed a decree to release 1,500 Taliban prisoners in order to begin intra-Afghan peace talks with the militant group that could see the end of the nearly two-decade war in the Middle Eastern country.

WION Dispatch: Ashraf Ghani agrees to release 5000 prisoners not 1500

Ashraf Ghani agrees to Taliban prisoners release