The Taliban announced today the release of U.S. citizen Amir Amiri, who had been held in Afghanistan since December 2024. His freedom came after diplomatic negotiations involving U.S. envoy Adam Boehler and mediation by Qatar.
The release came in the aftermath of recent U.S.–Taliban talks in Kabul. The Taliban had earlier announced they had reached an agreement with U.S. envoys for a prisoner exchange, but left key details undisclosed.
U.S. special envoy Adam Boehler visited Kabul in recent weeks, aiming to persuade the Taliban to free U.S. citizens held in Afghanistan.
Qatar again played a central mediating role, a pattern seen in prior releases this year.
Previous U.S. detainees, such as George Glezmann and Faye Hall, were released earlier this year under similar arrangements.
While Amiri’s release is being welcomed, U.S. officials caution that other Americans may still be held in Afghanistan. They emphasize that any further agreements must account for all detainees.
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