One year ago, Dennis Coyle, a 64-year-old American academic, was forcibly taken by the Taliban from his Kabul apartment, just days after the release of another American, Ryan Corbett. Coyle, who has lived in Afghanistan for nearly two decades, is held in near-solitary confinement without charges, prompting concern from his family, who have highlighted the isolation and missed family moments. The U.S. government has designated Coyle as wrongfully detained, increasing efforts for his release, while the Taliban claims negotiations are ongoing. The State Department urges the Taliban to release all detained Americans and warns against travel to Afghanistan due to safety concerns.
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