On March 18, the United States (U.S.) Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad, said that the US would like to see the prisoner releases begin as soon as possible in line with the US-Taliban peace agreement, reports Tolo News. “No prisoners have been released to date despite the commitment to do so expressed by both sides,” Khalilzad added in a series of tweets. “Coronavirus makes prisoner releases urgent; time is of the essence. We are committed to do our part and after consultation with all relevant sides, the United States understands,” Khalilzad added. Khalilzad further said that “the Taliban commit that released prisoners will abide by the commitments made in the peace agreement and not return to the battlefield.” Zalmay Khalilzad concluded, “A violation will undermine the peace process. The time has come to move forward on prisoner releases”.