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Afghanistan is to release 10,000 prisoners over the age of 55 in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Afghanistan is to release 10,000 prisoners over the age of 55 in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Those released will not include members of the Taliban and ISIL.

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NewsAfghanistan is to release 10,000 prisoners over the age of 55 in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Afghanistan is to release 10,000 prisoners over the age of 55 in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Those released will not include members of the Taliban and ISIL.

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