In late 2010, NATO launched a peace and reintegration programme for
Taliban fighters, in a bid to weaken Afghanistan's insurgency before
foreign troops pull out. The scheme aims to give war-weary Taliban
rebels a chance to peacefully surrender their weapons. In exchange, the
fighters are given partial amnesty, a Koran and $360 over three months.
So far the programme has had mixed results, though it's been relatively
effective in Western parts of Afghanistan.