Despite Bergdahl swap, peace talks still in limbo

Published June 16, 2014 7:04am ET



WASHINGTON (AP) — Even with the release of five Taliban detainees in exchange for Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl (boh BURG’-dahl), there are few indications the militant group will head into peace talks with the Afghan government anytime soon.

The peace process is virtually on hold until Afghan President Hamid Karzai (HAH’-mihd KAHR’-zeye) has a clear successor.

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