US Citizen Released by Taliban After More Than a Year in Near-Solitary Confinement'

"Dennis Coyle, a Colorado man, was detained by the Taliban for over a year and has now been released, returning home after nearly two decades in Afghanistan for language research."

"Coyle was taken from his apartment in Kabul in January 2025 and held in near-solitary confinement without being formally charged with any crime."

"The U.S. government designated Coyle as wrongfully detained under the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act, which elevated the priority of efforts to secure his release."

"The Taliban claimed Coyle was arrested for violating enforced laws of Afghanistan, while the U.S. does not recognize the Taliban as the legitimate government, complicating release negotiations."

Dennis Coyle, a Colorado man, was released after being detained by the Taliban for more than a year. He had lived in Afghanistan for nearly two decades for language research. Coyle was taken from his apartment in Kabul in January 2025 and held in near-solitary confinement without formal charges. The U.S. government designated him as wrongfully detained, which facilitated efforts for his release. The Taliban claimed he was arrested for violating Afghan laws, while the U.S. does not recognize their government, complicating negotiations.

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