Biden Negotiates Release of Americans Detained by Taliban as Administration Nears End

President Biden engages with families of three detained Americans and negotiates their release in exchange for a Guantanamo detainee as he prepares to leave office.

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As President Biden's administration approaches its conclusion, he engaged with relatives of three Americans held by the Taliban. Negotiations are ongoing to secure their release in exchange for Muhammad Rahim, a detainee at Guantanamo. Biden committed to not trading Rahim unless Mahmood Habibi is released, amidst complicated discussions with the Taliban. The situation remains urgent as a deal may not be reached before the transfer of power to the incoming administration. The Biden administration has successfully negotiated the release of over 75 detained Americans throughout his term.

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President Biden is working to negotiate the release of three Americans detained by the Taliban and is committed to bringing home unjustly held U.S. citizens.
The Biden administration has a history of negotiating and securing the release of Americans detained abroad, which is highlighted by their successful efforts in various countries.
The negotiations involve a proposed exchange of the detained Americans for a high-profile Guantanamo detainee, emphasizing the complexities of U.S.-Taliban relations.

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President Biden and his team have worked around the clock, often in partnership with key allies, to negotiate for the release of Americans held hostage or unjustly detained abroad so that they can be reunited with their families, and will continue to do so throughout the remainder of the term.
Biden spoke with families of Americans detained in Afghanistan, White House says
New York Post
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A deal is now on the table and the decision to accept it — as imperfect as it may be — resides exclusively with the President. Hard decisions make great Presidents, and we hope and believe that President Biden will not let perfection be the enemy of the good when American lives are at stake.
Biden speaks with relatives of Americans held by Taliban, but deal to bring them home still elusive
Associated Press
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A deal is now on the table and the decision to accept it — as imperfect as it may be — resides exclusively with the President.”
Biden Speaks with Relatives of Americans Held by Taliban, but Deal to Bring Them Home Still Elusive
Newsmax
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