High-Stakes Dialogue: U.S. and Taliban Discuss Detained Americans
U.S. officials, including Adam Boehler and Zalmay Khalilzad, met with the Taliban's Foreign Minister to discuss Americans detained in Afghanistan. The talks emphasized the importance of continuing dialogue on various issues, with Mahmood Habibi being the most notable alleged American detainee. The Taliban denies having Habibi in custody.
In a bid to navigate the complex diplomatic landscape following the Taliban's rise to power, U.S. representatives engaged in discussions with Afghan authorities in Kabul on Saturday. The central focus was on American individuals allegedly detained within Afghanistan.
Notable figures present at the meeting included Adam Boehler, tasked during the Trump administration with addressing hostage concerns, and Zalmay Khalilzad, previously a special representative for Afghan affairs. They met with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Foreign Minister for the Taliban, to deliberate on bilateral relations, especially regarding citizens allegedly held in each other's custody.
Among the alleged detainees, Mahmood Habibi stands out as a prominent case, though the Taliban denies his imprisonment. Despite these crucial discussions, no immediate updates came from the U.S. side, with Khalilzad also remaining silent when approached for comments.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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