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US Senate Demands Immediate Release of Citizen Wrongfully Detained by Taliban.

The US Senate passed a resolution condemning the wrongful detention of Ryan Corbett, an American citizen and humanitarian worker, by the Taliban in Afghanistan. The resolution formally urges top Executive Branch officials, including the President, to continue pressing for his immediate release. For citizens, this confirms the government's active commitment to protecting the rights and safety of Americans unjustly held abroad.
Key points
Formal call for the Taliban to immediately and unconditionally release Ryan Corbett and all other wrongfully detained Americans.
Condemnation of using US citizens as political tools and a demand for respect for their fundamental human rights.
Commitment by top US officials to consistently raise this case in all interactions with the Taliban.
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Additional Information
A resolution calling for the immediate release of Ryan Corbett, a United States citizen who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on August 10, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of Americans by the Taliban.
Print number: SRES 638
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Process start date: 2024-04-11