In a significant prisoner exchange finalized during the last hours of the Biden administration, two Americans held by the Taliban were released in return for a Taliban fighter serving a life sentence in the US. Khan Mohammad, extradited to the US for drug trafficking, was swapped for Ryan Corbett and William McKenty, sparking discussions about ongoing tensions in US-Afghan relations. While Corbett's family expressed gratitude for his release after nearly 900 days of captivity, two other Americans remain in Taliban custody, complicating future negotiations.
The release of two Americans in exchange for a Taliban fighter symbolizes complex US-Afghan relations and signals ongoing diplomatic efforts despite rising tensions.
Corbett's family expressed immense gratitude, acknowledging the efforts of both Biden and Trump administrations in facilitating the return of their loved one.
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