Afghanistan Peace CampaignFaye Hall was the third American citizen released by the Islamic Emirate through mediation by Qatar.
Following the release of Faye Hall, an American citizen previously detained in Afghanistan, the Trump administration reaffirmed its commitment to securing the return of all American citizens detained in other countries.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the United States government will persist in its efforts until all Americans detained in Afghanistan or held hostage elsewhere are freed.
State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said: “President Trump’s…commitment to the American people is clear – we will not rest until all Americans detained in Afghanistan, and held hostage around the world, are brought home.”
Faye Hall was the third American citizen released by the Islamic Emirate through mediation by Qatar.
Some political analysts view the release of American citizens by the interim Afghan government as a positive step toward improving relations between Kabul and Washington.
Idris Mohammadi Zazai, a political analyst, stated: “In politics, every concession should be met with another. Just as the bounty on Sirajuddin Haqqani and two other members of the Islamic Emirate was lifted following the release of George Glezmann.”
Najib Rahman Shamal, another political analyst, said: “The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan also has demands, such as the lifting of economic sanctions and removal of names from blacklists. We hope the United States, in turn, will take steps to build trust and improve relations with other nations by releasing their citizens currently in custody.”
While the Islamic Emirate has not commented on the matter so far, it had previously released two American prisoners, Ryan Corbett and George Glezmann, as a goodwill gesture towards the United States.