According to the administration, the releases were carried out ahead of Eid al-Adha to allow the individuals to spend the holiday with their families.

Officials said the move was implemented based on directives and confirmation from the Taliban’s judicial and legal institutions and included a number of eligible prisoners.

The Taliban annually release a number of prisoners during religious occasions, particularly Islamic holidays such as Eid. So far, no further details have been provided regarding the identities of the released individuals or the charges against them.