A recent prisoner swap between the U.S. and the Taliban led to the release of two American citizens in exchange for Khan Mohammed, a Taliban figure imprisoned on drug trafficking charges. The swap, which took place as President Biden transitioned power to President Trump, was seen by the Taliban as an opportunity to normalize ties with the U.S. However, global recognition of the Taliban's government remains elusive. One released American, Ryan Corbett, was abducted in 2022, and his family expressed gratitude towards President Biden, Trump, and the government of Qatar for their roles in securing his release.
"Our hearts are filled with overwhelming gratitude and praise to God for sustaining Ryan's life and bringing him back home after what has been the most challenging and uncertain 894 days of our lives."
"The Taliban praised the swap as a step toward the normalization of ties between the U.S. and Afghanistan, but that likely remains a tall order as most countries in the world still don't recognize the militants' rule."
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