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2 Americans freed from Afghanistan in prisoner swap, family and Taliban say

Ryan Corbett, an American held in Afghanistan since 2022, has been released from Taliban custody, his family said.

The Washington Post · 2d

Americans freed in Afghanistan-U.S. prisoner swap, Taliban says

Americans Ryan Corbett and William W. McKenty III were freed, their families said. The Taliban said Khan Mohammed, an Afghan serving a life sentence in California, was released.

The New York Times · 2d

2 Americans Held in Afghanistan Are Freed in Prisoner Swap

Two other American captives remain in Afghanistan: George Glezmann, a former airline mechanic, and Mahmood Habibi, a naturalized American who was seized soon after a U.S. strike in Afghanistan killed Ayman al-Zawahri, the leader of Al Qaeda.

ICC prosecutor requests warrants for Afghan Taliban leaders

Reuters on MSN · 13h

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders in Afghanistan

The International Criminal Court prosecutor said on Thursday he had applied for arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders in Afghanistan including supreme spiritual leader Haibatullah Akhundzada, accusing them of the persecution of women and girls.

The Washington Post · 16h

ICC prosecutor requests warrants for Afghan Taliban leaders over persecution of women

The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor says he has requested arrest warrants for two top Afghan Taliban officials over the repression of women

Daily Journal · 15h

Hibatullah Akhundzada: Afghanistan's reclusive Taliban leader

Secluded in his stronghold in southern Afghanistan, reclusive Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada is the cornerstone of the movement that has ruled the country unchallenged since reclaiming power in 2021,

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The Taliban say a Chinese national has been killed in northeastern Afghanistan

An Afghan police official says a Chinese citizen has been killed in the country's northeast. The killing of foreigners is ...

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Germany working hard to deport more criminals to Afghanistan, says interior minister

Germany is working intensively to deport more criminals to Afghanistan, said Interior Minister Nancy Faeser in Berlin on ...

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Two Americans released from Afghanistan in deal struck in Biden’s final hours in office

Ryan Corbett, an American detained in Afghanistan, was released amid the U.S. presidential transition, according to his ...

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'Overwhelmed with joy:' Taliban releases Dansville man held over 2 years in Afghanistan

The family thanked both the Biden and Trump administrations for "countless hours of negotiations, unwavering support, and ...

Afghanistan’s Art Scene Weighs in On Taliban Move to Ban Images of Living Things

Despite the Taliban’s attempts to erase the nation’s cultural identity, Afghan artists are hopeful that art can outlive even ...

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Aid chief says US aid pause 'disastrous' for Afghanistan

The head of a major humanitarian organisation said U.S. President Donald Trump's order to halt foreign aid for 90 days would ...

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England captain says cricket match against Afghanistan should go ahead despite boycott calls

England captain Jos Buttler believes their Champions Trophy cricket match against Afghanistan next month should go ahead ...

Middle East Institute1d

Time for a more realistic approach to Afghanistan

Normalizing regular contacts and building relationships with the Taliban leadership can offer a more effective way to hold ...

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