Austin Tice’s Family Confirms Journalist Held in Syria Is Alive

Tice’s parents cite a credible source vetted by U.S. officials, urging renewed efforts as Syria’s conflict shifts dynamics.

Austin Tice, a journalist and former Marine, has been detained in Syria since 2012, with his family now confirming he is alive and well based on a vetted source.
The Tice family met with Biden administration officials this week, expressing frustration over the lack of progress in securing his release over 12 years and three presidencies.
Recent rebel advances in Syria’s civil war have destabilized Assad's regime, creating potential new opportunities or challenges for negotiations regarding Tice's case.
U.S. officials maintain that the Syrian government has held Tice but note that the Assad regime has never acknowledged his detention or provided proof of life.
The Tice family continues to advocate for direct U.S. engagement with Syria to bring Austin home, urging stronger government commitment to his case.