Family of American man held by Taliban pushes for his release

Family of American man held by Taliban pushes for his release

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Ryan Corbett, an American who worked in Afghanistan to help locals establish small businesses, has been wrongfully detained by the Taliban for over 600 days. His wife, Anna Corbett, has been tirelessly advocating for his release, making multiple trips to Washington, DC, and meeting with government officials. Despite the US State Department's designation of Ryan as wrongfully detained, no charges have been filed against him. His health is reportedly deteriorating, and his case has gained congressional attention, with resolutions filed in both the House and Senate. Anna continues to fight for his release, hoping for intervention from President Biden.

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