Zalmay Khalilzad, the former U.S. envoy for Afghanistan, wrote on his X (formerly Twitter) account that, according to reliable sources, Dr. Farooq Azam has been released from the Taliban’s prison.
He stated that the release of Dr. Farooq Azam from Taliban custody is a positive step.
Khalilzad added that Farooq Azam is one of Afghanistan’s knowledgeable and prominent political figures.
It should be noted that Farooq Azam was arrested and imprisoned some time ago by order of Taliban leader Mullah Hibatullah, following his criticism of the Taliban regime.
Khalilzad: The release of Farooq Azam from prison is good news
