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Taliban Frees Two Americans in Biden's Last Diplomatic Move

Taliban Frees Two Americans in Biden's Last Diplomatic Move
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  • Qatar helped release Ryan Corbett and William McKenty from Taliban captivity.
  • Corbett was held for 894 days, McKenty for 120 days before their release.
  • Khan Mohammed was exchanged for the Americans in a major U.S.-Taliban deal.
  • The deal shows ongoing diplomacy despite U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
  • Families are thankful for efforts by Biden, Trump, and Qatari officials.
  • Others like George Glezmann and Mahmood Habibi remain in Afghanistan.
  • The swap move is seen as a step towards normalizing U.S.-Afghan relations.
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