US Lifts Bounties on Senior Taliban Figures After Release of American Citizen
The removal of the $10 million bounty on Sirajuddin Haqqani follows the Taliban's release of George Glezmann, signaling a potential shift in US-Taliban relations.
- The United States has lifted bounties on three senior Taliban figures, including Sirajuddin Haqqani, after the release of American citizen George Glezmann, who was held captive for over two years.
- Sirajuddin Haqqani, head of the Haqqani Network, remains listed as wanted by the FBI despite the removal of the $10 million reward from the State Department's website.
- The Taliban described Glezmann's release as part of its broader effort to normalize international relations and improve its global standing.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Glezmann's release a 'positive and constructive step' and expressed gratitude to Qatar for its role in the negotiations.
- Despite these developments, the Taliban continues to face international isolation and condemnation, particularly for its restrictive governance and human rights abuses.
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