Biden Negotiates Release of Americans Detained by Taliban as Administration Nears End
President Biden engages with families of three detained Americans and negotiates their release in exchange for a Guantanamo detainee as he prepares to leave office.
President Biden and his team have worked around the clock, often in partnership with key allies, to negotiate for the release of Americans held hostage or unjustly detained abroad so that they can be reunited with their families, and will continue to do so throughout the remainder of the term.
Biden spoke with families of Americans detained in Afghanistan, White House says
New York Post·4M·Mostly ReliableThis source is generally reliable but sometimes includes opinion, propaganda, or minor inaccuracies.Leans RightThis outlet slightly leans right.A deal is now on the table and the decision to accept it — as imperfect as it may be — resides exclusively with the President. Hard decisions make great Presidents, and we hope and believe that President Biden will not let perfection be the enemy of the good when American lives are at stake.
Biden speaks with relatives of Americans held by Taliban, but deal to bring them home still elusive
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Biden Speaks with Relatives of Americans Held by Taliban, but Deal to Bring Them Home Still Elusive
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Summary
As President Biden's administration approaches its conclusion, he engaged with relatives of three Americans held by the Taliban. Negotiations are ongoing to secure their release in exchange for Muhammad Rahim, a detainee at Guantanamo. Biden committed to not trading Rahim unless Mahmood Habibi is released, amidst complicated discussions with the Taliban. The situation remains urgent as a deal may not be reached before the transfer of power to the incoming administration. The Biden administration has successfully negotiated the release of over 75 detained Americans throughout his term.
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