Secretary of State Marco Rubio designated Afghanistan as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, enabling the Trump administration to impose sanctions and travel restrictions in response to the Taliban’s arbitrary imprisonment of Americans. Rubio condemned the Taliban’s tactics, urging the release of detained Americans, including Dennis Coyle, who is held without charges. This designation follows Iran’s similar classification earlier this year, highlighting ongoing concerns over hostage diplomacy.
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