American detained in Afghanistan is freed after being held for over a year The State Department said earlier this month that the Taliban was believed to hold at least four U.S. nationals The Independent UK · Mar 24
‘A positive step’: Taliban frees American academic Dennis Coyle after more than a year in detention American academic Dennis Coyle, detained for over a year in Afghanistan, has been released by Taliban authorities on humanitarian grounds coinciding with Eid al-Fitr. While Washington welcomes this positive step, it renews calls for the return of other Americans still believed to be held, emphasizing an end to 'hostage diplomacy'. The Times of India · Mar 24
US Issues Travel Warning: Taliban Detentions and Kidnappings Threaten Americans in Afghanistan The US designates Afghanistan as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, potentially risking travel bans for Americans. Learn about the implications for Afghan-Americans and the background of this decision. International Business Times UK · Mar 11