Taliban Releases US Citizen Amir Amiri After Months of Detention in Afghanistan

Sep 29, 2025 02:08 am CST

The Taliban government in Afghanistan has released American citizen Amir Amiri after months of detention, continuing a pattern of prisoner releases mediated by Qatar. This follows the release of a British couple last week and marks ongoing diplomatic efforts between the Taliban and Western nations despite travel warnings and concerns over human rights in the region.