Members of the Taliban walk through Ghani Khel district of Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, during a short-lived cease-fire on June 16. Photo by Parwiz/Reuters
Reuters: Afghan Taliban prepare for new peace talks with U.S.: sources
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - The Taliban are preparing to send a delegation for further talks with U.S. officials about ending the conflict in Afghanistan, two officials involved with the process said on Tuesday, adding that the meeting could address a possible prisoner swap.
The two officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Taliban leaders were meeting to discuss the makeup of the three- or four-person delegation and the subjects to be discussed.
They said the Taliban would like to discuss an exchange of prisoners and could hold another meeting soon if the United States showed seriousness in talks by releasing prisoners.
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Update: Taliban say they’re ready for second round of talks with US (AP).
WNU Editor: The Taliban want the release of 2,000 Taliban fighters who are in prison as a condition for talks.
