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

The US Senate formally condemned the wrongful detention of George Glezmann and other Americans by the Taliban in Afghanistan. The resolution demands Glezmann's immediate and unconditional release, citing his rapidly declining health due to harsh prison conditions. This action signals a strong commitment by the legislative branch to press the Executive Branch and foreign powers to secure the safety and freedom of detained citizens abroad.
Key points
The Senate calls on the Taliban to immediately release George Glezmann and all other wrongfully detained US citizens and permanent residents.
The resolution urges the US President and executive officials to continuously press the Taliban for Glezmann's release.
It condemns the Taliban's use of wrongful detention of Americans for political gain and expresses support for the affected families.
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Additional Information
A resolution calling for the immediate release of George Glezmann, a United States citizen who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on December 5, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of all Americans by the Taliban.
Print number: SRES 753
Sponsor: Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]
Process start date: 2024-07-09