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Lawyers Seek UN Assistance For American Held By Taliban

The United Nations headquarters building is pictured though a window with the UN logo in the foreground in the Manhattan borough of New York

Lawyers representing an American citizen held captive by the Taliban in Afghanistan are seeking assistance from the United Nations to secure his release. The individual, whose identity has not been disclosed, has been in captivity for an undisclosed period of time.

The legal team is working diligently to engage with the UN and other relevant authorities to advocate for the safe return of the American detainee. The lawyers are hopeful that international intervention will help facilitate negotiations with the Taliban and ultimately lead to the release of the captive.

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