Afghanistan releases American national Dennis Coyle held for more than a year
Secretary of State Marco Rubio welcomed the release of Dennis Coyle while condemning the Taliban's continued practice of hostage diplomacy.
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Published Mar 24, 2026
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The Taliban released American academic Dennis Coyle after over a year of detention, a move Secretary of State Marco Rubio credited to Trump administration efforts while calling for the release of other remaining detainees.
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