"An American citizen who had been detained in Afghanistan since December has been released through Qatari mediation. The release of Amir Amiri, who was on his way back to the United States on Sunday, is the fifth US citizen to be freed by Afghanistan's Taliban rulers, who returned to power in August 2021 after the withdrawal of US-led forces from the country after 20 years of occupation and war."
"US Secretary of State Marco Rubio welcomed Amiri's release, saying it marked the US government's determination to protect American nationals from wrongful detention abroad. While this marks an important step forward, additional Americans remain unjustly detained in Afghanistan, he said. President [Donald] Trump will not rest until all our captive citizens are back home. Rubio did not provide details as to why or where Amiri was detained."
Amir Amiri, detained in Afghanistan since December, was released through Qatari mediation and returned to the United States. Negotiations lasted several months after Qatari officials secured an initial meeting between Amiri and the US special envoy for hostage affairs, Adam Boehler, with a breakthrough reached this weekend. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio welcomed the release, calling it proof of the US government's determination to protect American nationals from wrongful detention and saying President Donald Trump will not rest until all captive citizens are home. Rubio did not provide details of Amiri's detention. Four other Americans were freed this year. Qatar has maintained diplomatic channels with the Taliban to facilitate such releases.
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