George Glezmann, a U.S. citizen who was detained by the Taliban for more than two years, has been released, according to the State Department. -
American George Glezmann freed by Taliban more than 2 years after arrest
Former U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzad says the Taliban's decision to release American George Glezmann was "a goodwill gesture" to President Trump.CBS News - 16h -
American held by Taliban for years released: State Department
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American detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan has been released
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Taliban Frees an American, George Glezmann, Held in Afghanistan Since 2022
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Taliban releases American detainee held in Afghanistan
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US man released after being held by Taliban for more than two years
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American man held by Taliban for over 2 years released, the State Department says
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Taliban frees US man held in Afghanistan for two years
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