‘Taliban Five’ go from Guantanamo Bay to new Afghan government

By Jerry Dunleavy

Published September 8, 2021 1:30pm ET

‘Taliban Five’ go from Guantanamo Bay to new Afghan government — In this undated image provided by the U.S. Army, Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl poses in front of an American flag. U.S. officials say Bergdahl, the only American soldier held prisoner in Afghanistan, was exchanged for five Taliban commanders being held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, according to published reports. Bergdahl is in stable condition at a Berlin hospital, according to the reports. (Photo by U.S. Army via Getty Images)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba — Four of the so-called “Taliban Five” have been named to key roles in the Taliban’s new “caretaker” government in Afghanistan following the terrorist group’s takeover of the country after the militant leaders were released from detention at Guantanamo Bay in a prisoner exchange for U.S. Army deserter Bowe Bergdahl.

The Taliban took over Afghanistan in August after an ill-planned and chaotic Biden administration withdrawal.