Taliban announce 'general amnesty' for govt officials

The Taliban have announced “general amnesty” for government officials and have urged them to return to work, according to a statement.

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August 17, 2021 / 11:25 AM IST

The Taliban delegation arrives for Afghan peace talks in Doha, Qatar, Thursday, August 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Hussein Sayed)

The Taliban Tuesday declared a general amnesty for all government officials and urged them to return to work, two days after taking power following a lightning sweep through the country.

"A general amnesty has been declared for all... so you should start your routine life with full confidence," said a statement from the Taliban.

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first published: Aug 17, 2021 11:10 am