Academic Freed After Taliban Detention
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American academic Dennis Coyle, detained in Afghanistan for over a year, is released on Eid al-Fitr, following family appeals and a Supreme Court ruling. The Taliban, accusing Coyle of breaking unspecified laws, releases him with help from UAE, Qatar, and former U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzad. Afghanistans Foreign Ministry calls it a goodwill gesture. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Arizona Congressman Abe Hamadeh welcome the news, while families express relief amid lingering worries. Tensions persist due to U.S. allegations of wrongful detentions, with at least two other U.S. nationals still believed held. Both sides emphasize dialogue and understanding for future releases.
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