American held captive in Afghanistan released, Taliban says

Dennis Coyle, an American held captive in Afghanistan, has been released by the Taliban, according to the militant group's statement. The Taliban said the release occurred on the occasion of Eid, the Islamic holiday marking the end of Ramadan. Coyle's captivity and release underscore the persistent security risks facing Americans in Afghanistan following the U.S. withdrawal in 2021. The circumstances of his capture and the length of his detention remain unclear from the available information. His release marks a rare instance of the Taliban freeing a Western captive, though details about any negotiations or conditions surrounding the release have not been disclosed.