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Afghanistan Releases American Detainee After US Pressure
First article: 24 mar. 2026, 14:08
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Last update: 24 mar. 2026, 15:22
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The release of the American detainee in Afghanistan follows increased pressure from the United States government. Details surrounding the detainee's identity and the reasons for their detention have not been fully disclosed. This event occurs within the context of complex diplomatic relations between the US and Afghanistan, particularly following the withdrawal of US troops.Articles about this topic
Afghanistan Frees American Detainee Amid Mounting U.S. Pressure
Denis Walter Coyle, a researcher held since last year, was released weeks after the United States declared Afghanistan a “state sponsor of wrongful detention.”
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Afghanistan's Taliban government releases detained US national Dennis Coyle
Afghanistan’s Taliban government said on Tuesday it had released American academic Dennis Coyle after more than a year in detention. Coyle was arrested in January 2025 on allegations he violated laws, although Afghan authorities never publicly stated what laws he was accused of violating.
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