Western hostages freed by Afghan Taliban in swap for top commanders: sources
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The Afghan Taliban released two Western hostages on Tuesday, Afghan government officials said, completing a delayed prisoner swap for three of the militant group’s commanders and raising hopes for of a revival of efforts for peace.