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Taliban releases US citizen after visit by envoy, source says

Amir Amiri, who had been detained in Afghanistan since December 2024, was released through Qatari mediation and on his way to Doha on Sunday evening, said the source, who asked not to be identified by name or nationality.

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By: Reuters

September 28, 2025 10:57 PM IST First published on: Sep 28, 2025 at 10:57 PM IST
Afghanistan-USAfghanistan's ruling Taliban released a US citizen from custody on Sunday. (File Photo)

Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban released a US citizen from custody on Sunday after a visit by Washington’s hostage envoy Adam Boehler, an official told Reuters.

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Amir Amiri, who had been detained in Afghanistan since December 2024, was released through Qatari mediation and on his way to Doha on Sunday evening, said the source, who asked not to be identified by name or nationality.

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