Overview

• Faye Hall, an American detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan since February, was released on Thursday after negotiations mediated by Qatar.
• Hall was taken to the Qatari embassy in Kabul, where her health was confirmed to be stable after medical checks, with arrangements underway for her return to the U.S.
• The Taliban charged Hall with using a drone without authorization, though details of her detention remain limited.
• Her release follows the earlier liberation of George Glezmann and two other Americans this year, highlighting ongoing U.S.-Taliban negotiations brokered by Qatar.
• While Hall has been freed, the British couple detained alongside her and at least one other American remain in Taliban custody, underscoring unresolved humanitarian concerns.