American Academic Freed After Year in Afghan Detention
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Afghan authorities release American academic Dennis Coyle after a year-long detention, following international pressure and mediation efforts. The Taliban-run foreign ministry announced the release, tied to the Eid al-Fitr holiday, after a family appeal and Supreme Court ruling. Coyle was arrested in January 2025 on unspecified charges, drawing international attention amid U.S.-Afghanistan tensions. The U.S. labeled Afghanistan a sponsor of wrongful detention, while Afghan officials insisted they only arrest for actual law-breaking. Meanwhile, concerns persist over another American, Afghan businessman Mahmood Habibi, missing since 2022, with the Taliban denying involvement.
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