Prisoner Exchange Negotiations: Humanitarian Issues Continue Alongside Broader Peace Discussions

Ongoing negotiations about prisoner exchanges address immediate humanitarian concerns. Thousands of captured soldiers and civilians held by both sides await return through negotiated swaps.
Previous exchange agreements have returned prisoners periodically throughout the conflict. These humanitarian arrangements sometimes proceed even when broader negotiations stall.
International mediators facilitate prisoner exchange discussions separate from broader peace talks. Organizations like the Red Cross work to monitor prisoner treatment and facilitate exchanges.
Prisoner of war treatment conditions raise concerns on both sides. Reports of torture and mistreatment complicate exchange negotiations and broader peace efforts.
Any comprehensive peace settlement must address all remaining prisoners. Final exchange arrangements represent humanitarian necessities regardless of other settlement terms.