Twelve South Koreans have been released by Talibans in three groups throughout wednesday and rest seven is to be released on Thursday.
Taliban militants on Wednesday released ten women and two men total 12 of 19 South Korean captives they promised to free under a deal struck with the South Korean government to resolve a nearly six-week hostage crisis. The hostages have been released in three groups on Wednesday and all are in good health.
The International committee of Red Cross and Afghan elders have reported that in first phase three women hostage of South Korean origin has been released through tribal leaders who handed over the the first batch to Red Cross , more hostages are released in batches totaling 12.
The deal, reached in direct talks Tuesday between South Korean diplomats and the Taliban, was criticized by one Afghan government minister amid concerns it could embolden the insurgents at a time of rising violence in the country.
UN Secretary General Ban-Ki- Moon welcomed the agreement reached by the Taliban and Korean negotiator and asked to implement the same fast.
Eight Taliban prisoners to be released in exchange of 19 South Korean hostage.News of ransom of huge sum is skeptical and unconfirmed.
In case of twelve hostage released on Wednesdays rest seven will be released on Thursday as reports trickle down through various Afghan news agencies.
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