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Kuwait Releases Six Americans Jailed on Drug Charges

The release, seen as a goodwill gesture, follows U.S. efforts to secure the freedom of Americans detained abroad.

U.S. presidential envoy for hostage affairs Adam Boehler speaks during a ceremony to raise the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag at the State Department, Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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One of the six American prisoners flown from Kuwait to New York on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, right, is escorted by a Customs and Border Protection agent out of Terminal 7 at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

Overview

  • Six Americans, including veterans and military contractors, were released from Kuwaiti prisons after being convicted on drug charges.
  • The released individuals maintain their innocence, and additional Americans are expected to be freed under the same agreement.
  • The U.S. State Department has not designated these individuals as wrongfully detained, which typically triggers special government intervention.
  • Jonathan Franks, a consultant for detainees, accompanied the freed prisoners back to the U.S. and praised Kuwait for its humanitarian gesture.
  • The release aligns with the Trump administration's focus on repatriating Americans detained overseas, following recent successes in Russia and Belarus.