The surrendered men under Maulawi Noorul Azizi have
handed over their weapons to Afghan forces in Kandahar province and surrendered to government, Tooryali Weesa governor of Kandahar said.Mr Weesa called on other turban groups in the province to renounce violence and join the Afghan grinding of the peace processor.
The government will provide job opportunities to those who have joined the government, he added.
The men have promised to work for peace and stability in Kandahar province.
The Taliban have not yet commented.
| The Taliban only seem to comment when they burn down a school, nowadays. |