Based on the decree of the Islamic Emirate’s leader, for the arrival of Eid al-Adha, 2,178 inmates have been released. The supreme court said in a statement.

The new ceasefire announcement came after several previous truces were violated repeatedly by both sides.

Supreme leader of Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s (IEA) issued his Eid ul-Adha message and wished all Muslims in the country and around the world a “very happy Eid”.

Biometric registration system of martyrs' families and persons with disabilities have launched. The Ministry of Martyrs and Disabled Affairs said.