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US and Qatar secure release of American citizen Amir Amiry from Afghanistan detention

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Trump administration scores fifth release of American citizen from Afghanistan so far this year

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Taliban releases US citizen Amir Amiri after Qatari mediation

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US citizen Amir Amiry freed by Taliban in Afghanistan

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Amir Amiry, an American citizen detained in Afghanistan since December 2024, was released by the Taliban on Sunday through negotiations facilitated by Qatari diplomats working with US officials.</span

Amir Amiry, an American citizen detained in Afghanistan since December 2024, was released by the Taliban on Sunday through negotiations facilitated by Qatari diplomats working with US officials.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed Amiry's release and thanked Qatar for its mediation role, stating that President Trump will continue efforts until all captive American citizens return home.</span

The New York Times

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed Amiry's release and thanked Qatar for its mediation role, stating that President Trump will continue efforts until all captive American citizens return home.

US Special Envoy Adam Boehler met with Amiry during a previous mission and promised to return for him, describing leaving an American behind as the hardest thing he had ever done in his life.</span

US Special Envoy Adam Boehler met with Amiry during a previous mission and promised to return for him, describing leaving an American behind as the hardest thing he had ever done in his life.

Amiry represents the fifth US citizen freed by the Taliban this year, following the releases of Ryan Corbett, William McKenty, George Glezmann and Faye Hall through similar Qatari-mediated negotiations.</span

Al-Monitor

Amiry represents the fifth US citizen freed by the Taliban this year, following the releases of Ryan Corbett, William McKenty, George Glezmann and Faye Hall through similar Qatari-mediated negotiations.

Qatar has maintained diplomatic relations with the Taliban since their 2021 takeover and serves as the United States' protecting power in Afghanistan, facilitating sensitive negotiations and prisoner releases.</span

Qatar has maintained diplomatic relations with the Taliban since their 2021 takeover and serves as the United States' protecting power in Afghanistan, facilitating sensitive negotiations and prisoner releases.

At least three Americans remain detained in Afghanistan, including Mahmood Habibi, whose family expressed gratitude for Amiry's release while maintaining hope for their relative's eventual return.</span

At least three Americans remain detained in Afghanistan, including Mahmood Habibi, whose family expressed gratitude for Amiry's release while maintaining hope for their relative's eventual return.

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