American Faye Hall Released by Taliban After Two Months in Detention

The release, facilitated by Qatar, marks the fourth U.S. citizen freed by the Taliban in 2025 as part of ongoing diplomatic negotiations.

Faye Hall, detained in February on charges of unauthorized drone use, was released on Thursday following a court order and Qatari mediation.
Hall is currently in good health and under the care of the Qatari embassy in Kabul, with arrangements underway for her return to the United States.
Her release is the latest in a series of U.S. detainee releases negotiated with the Taliban, with Qatar playing a key intermediary role.
The Reynolds, a British couple detained alongside Hall, remain in Taliban custody, raising concerns about their health and safety.
The U.S. recently removed multimillion-dollar bounties on three senior Taliban officials while maintaining their terrorist designations, signaling a nuanced shift in diplomatic strategy.