Taliban Frees an American, George Glezmann, Held in Afghanistan Since 2022

George Glezmann was detained while traveling in the country after the Taliban’s victory in the war. Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanked Qatar for helping to secure his release.

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American held by Taliban for years released: State Department

George Glezmann, an American airline mechanic held by the Taliban since 2022, has been released, the State Department announced Thursday. “George Glezmann is free. George was wrongfully detained in ...
The Hill - 17h
American George Glezmann freed by Taliban after being detained for over 2 years

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.
ABC News - 15h
Taliban frees US man held in Afghanistan for two years

George Glezmann's release comes after talks between US and Taliban officials in Kabul.
BBC News - 13h
American man held by Taliban for over 2 years released, the State Department says

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is praising Qatar for helping the U.S. secure the release of an American man who was held by the Taliban for more than two years
ABC News - 16h
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
Taliban releases American detainee held in Afghanistan

The Taliban has released George Glezman, an American citizen detained in Afghanistan for more than two years. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports that Glezzman was held without charges or accusations ...
NBC News - 17h
American detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan has been released

An American was freed from Afghanistan on Thursday after more than two years in Taliban captivity in a deal brokered by Qatar.
NBC News - 17h
US man released after being held by Taliban for more than two years

George Glezmann was abducted more than two years ago while traveling through Afghanistan as a tourist. US politics live – latest updates A US man who was abducted more than two years ago while ...
The Guardian - 17h
Iran releases French tourist held since 2022

Olivier Grondeau, 34, was arrested on security charges, which his family have always denied.
BBC News - 1d

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