In Afghanistan, two dozens of Taliban have surrendered to Afghan army in northern Badakhshan province.

According to Afghan National Army, Taliban militants handed over their weapons to Afghan National Army in Yamgan district.

It said those among militants was Qari Sultan, commander of the surrendered group.

In a statement, Taliban Commander Sultan said, we decided to quit wrong pathway and joined reconciliation process.

He also called on fellow Taliban members to join process.

NNR/Khokhar