Taliban announce 'general amnesty' for govt officials: statement

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17 August, 2021, 12:45 pm

Last modified: 17 August, 2021, 12:45 pm

Taliban announce 'general amnesty' for govt officials: statement

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

BSS/AFP

17 August, 2021, 12:45 pm

Last modified: 17 August, 2021, 12:45 pm

Photo: Reuters

Photo: Reuters

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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