U.S. Accuses Afghanistan of Hostage Diplomacy

Afghan authorities released American academic Dennis Coyle after 12 months of detention.
United Arab Emirates and Qatar mediated Coyle's release.
Afghan Foreign Minister met with U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan before release.
U.S. State Department labeled Afghanistan as a sponsor of wrongful detention.

Diplomacy | Detention | Mediation

Afghanistan | Qatar | United Arab Emirates

Dennis Coyle | Afghan Foreign Minister | U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan

2 weeks ago