UN Urges Immediate Medical Care for American Detained by Taliban

Ryan Corbett, held without charge for nearly two years, faces severe health risks without urgent treatment, says UN expert.

Ryan Corbett, an American aid worker, has been detained by the Taliban since August 2022.
The UN reports Corbett's health is rapidly deteriorating, with severe weight loss and other medical issues.
UN Special Rapporteur Alice Jill Edwards has called for Corbett's immediate transfer to a civilian hospital.
The U.S. government considers Corbett's detention wrongful and is working towards his release.
Corbett was arrested despite holding a valid visa and having a history of humanitarian work in Afghanistan.