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Published on Mar 29, 2025

American woman held in Afghanistan by the Taliban has been released, AP source says

WASHINGTON (AP) — An American woman detained for weeks in Afghanistan by the Taliban has been released from custody, according to a person familiar with the matter and a social media post Saturday from a longtime U.S. diplomat. Faye Dail Hall, who was …

Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia - Neutral
Published on Mar 29, 2025

US woman thanks Trump after release by Taliban in Afghanistan

An American woman freed by the Taliban in Afghanistan celebrated her release, in a video shared Saturday by US President Donald Trump, in which she thanked him for helping secure her freedom. In a video shared on Trump's Truth Social account, Faye Hall …

Source: RTL Today - Neutral
Published on Mar 29, 2025

Afghanistan releases 2,500 prisoners ahead of Eid celebrations

The Afghanistan’s Taliban government announced the release of nearly 2,500 prisoners ahead of celebrations marking the end of Ramadan, AFP reported. The exact number of prisoners held by various security bodies in Afghanistan is unclear, but a spokesman …

Source: Punch - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 29, 2025

American woman released by Taliban in Afghanistan: Former US envoy

Washington: An American woman has been freed by the Taliban in Afghanistan after she, two Britons and their Afghan translator were detained earlier this year, Washington's former envoy to Kabul, Zalmay Khalilzad, said Saturday. "American citizen …

Source: Hoops Rumors - Label Pending
Published on Mar 29, 2025

American woman detained in Afghanistan has been freed

CNN — An American woman, who had been detained in Afghanistan by the Taliban since February, has been released, according to the US’s former ambassador to Afghanistan. “American citizen Faye Hall, just released by the Taliban, is now in the care of our …

Source: CNN - Neutral
Published on Mar 29, 2025

American woman held in Afghanistan by the Taliban has been released, AP source says

Source: WNYT - New York - Neutral
Published on Mar 30, 2025

Who is Faye Hall, US citizen released by Taliban in Afghanistan?

Faye Hall, an American citizen who was detained by Taliban in Afghanistan earlier this year has been released and taken back to the United States in a new diplomatic win for the latter. Faye Hall was identified by the Taliban interior ministry as Chinese- …

Source: Hindustan Times - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 29, 2025

Eid 2025 crescent moon sighting: Saudi Arabia officially declares moon sighting, Eid in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, ...

Source: India.com - Center-right
Published on Mar 29, 2025

Over 2,000 prisoners released in Afghanistan on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr

The Supreme Court has announced the release of over 2,000 prisoners and the reduction of sentences for another 3,000 to mark Eid al-Fitr across Afghanistan. The Taliban’s Supreme Court has announced the release of 2,463 prisoners across Afghanistan to mark …

Source: Khaama Press - Neutral
Published on Mar 29, 2025

Afghanistan: Taliban frees 2,500 prisoners ahead of Eid

Afghanistan’s Taliban government released nearly 2,500 prisoners ahead of celebrations marking the end of Ramadan, the supreme court said on Saturday, in a country where the UN has warned of a growing prison population. The exact number of prisoners held …

Source: Firstpost - Center-right