KABUL: (MEP) – According to local authorities in northern Baghlan province of Afghanistan, at least 80 anti-government armed militant groups joined peace process in the province.
The officials further added that the militants were previously carrying anti-government insurgency activities in Deh Salah district of Baghlan province.
Provincial high peace council chief, Abdul Samad Stanekzai, said the militants joined peace process due to efforts by Afghan intelligence – National Directorate of Security (NDS) officials.
Mr. Stanekzai further added that the surrender of the militants will have a positive impact on security situation of Deh SAlah and other districts of Baghlan province.
He said, at least nine Taliban commanders and a shadow district governor of the Taliban are also among those who joined peace process.
According to Stanekzai, the militants also surrendered their weapons to the Afghan government.
This comes as 77 militants joined peace process in Nahrin, Baraka and central Baghlan districts of Baghlan province earlier.
Stanekzai said the government of Afghanistan will consider providing employment opportunities for the surrendered militants, besides providing them with salaries.