Citing a lack of evidence, Afghan authorities released from prison 65 men Thursday over strong objections from U.S. officials, who said they pose a threat to security forces and civilians. "We took this decision according to our law," said Mohammad Ishaq Aloko, the Afghan attorney general. In a statement posted on its website, the U.S. Embassy in Kabul called the move "deeply regrettable," saying the Afghan government "bears responsibility for the results of its decision." Abdul Shukor Dadras, head of the Afghan Review Board, said the attorney general ordered the releases from the Parwan Detention Center -- formerly known as Bagram prison -- after a careful review of 88 cases.
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"It is of no concern to the U.S.," says Afghan president about the prisoner release
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The U.S. Embassy in Kabul says the prisoner release is "deeply regrettable"
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The U.S. military says some of those freed are linked to attacks on U.S. troops
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Afghanistan says it doesn't have enough evidence to keep them behind bars
Prior to the prisoners' release, @placeholder authorities had repeatedly aired their displeasure over the plans.