American Hostage George Glezmann Released After Over Two Years in Taliban Custody

Glezmann's release, facilitated by U.S. and Qatari negotiators, is described by the Taliban as a goodwill gesture aimed at fostering trust.

George Glezmann, detained by the Taliban in December 2022 while traveling in Afghanistan, has been released and is on his way back to the United States via Doha.
The release was achieved without a prisoner exchange, differing from previous deals involving other American detainees earlier this year.
Qatar played a key role in mediating negotiations between the U.S. and the Taliban, continuing its role as a critical intermediary in U.S.-Taliban relations.
The Taliban framed the release as a goodwill gesture to build trust and demonstrate Qatar's effectiveness as a mediator.
Glezmann is the third American detainee released by the Taliban in 2025, though the status of another American, Mahmood Habibi, remains unresolved as the Taliban denies holding him.