Taliban Release American George Glezmann After Two Years

The Taliban have freed American George Glezmann, who had been in their custody for more than two years. Former U.S. envoy to Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, stated that the release was intended as a "goodwill gesture" directed towards the U.S. government.

The circumstances surrounding Glezmann's initial arrest remain unclear. Details about why he was detained by the Taliban have not been publicly released.

Khalilzad, who played a key role in negotiating the U.S. withdrawal agreement with the Taliban, suggested the release could be a positive step. The move could potentially foster improved diplomatic relations between the Taliban and the U.S.