Afghanistan Peace CampaignThe US State Department also reiterated that repatriating detained Americans abroad remains a top priority for the Trump administration.
Adam Boehler, the US president’s special representative for hostage affairs, has reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to securing the release of Mahmood Habibi and other Americans detained abroad.
Boehler stated on X that it has been 1,000 days since Mahmood Habibi, an Afghan-American, was detained by the Islamic Emirate. He emphasized the US commitment to Habibi’s release and the broader goal of ending “hostage diplomacy.”
He wrote: “Today marks 1000 days since Mahmood Habibi was taken in Afghanistan by the Taliban. We remain committed to securing his release and the freedom of all Americans held captive. End hostage diplomacy.”
The US State Department also reiterated that repatriating detained Americans abroad remains a top priority for the Trump administration.
Although the interim Afghan government has not yet provided any information on Mahmood Habibi’s detention or status, during Trump’s second term, three American citizens— Ryan Corbett, George Glezmann, and Faye Hall —have been released through Qatari mediation.
Salim Paigir, a political analyst, told TOLOnews: “Based on what we know, he is Afghan-origin but holds an American passport and is currently with the Islamic Emirate. If the Emirate, in good faith, hands him over to the Trump administration despite his Afghan heritage, it could positively impact bilateral relations—provided the US also respects the Emirate’s conditions.”
Previously, the US State Department announced that efforts to free American citizens detained in Afghanistan, Russia, and Venezuela are ongoing.