Biden speaks with relatives of Americans held by Taliban

Families of Americans held by Taliban plead with Biden to ‘do the right thing’
Families of American hostages held by the Taliban in Afghanistan have asked Joe Biden “to do the right thing” and bring the men home before he leaves office, after months of lobbying the outgoing president to broker a deal with the hardline Islamist regime.
Biden called families of 3 Americans held by Taliban to give them update
President Biden spoke by phone Sunday with the families of three Americans held by the Taliban, Ryan Corbett, George Glezmann and Mahmood Habibi.
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The White House said President Joe Biden spoke to the families of three Americans held by the Taliban in Afghanistan since 2022 and promised to do all possible to bring them home as he heads into the final days of his presidency.
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Biden speaks with relatives of Americans held by Taliban, but deal to bring them home still elusive
Biden’s call with family members of Ryan Corbett, George Glezmann and Mahmood Habibi took place in the waning days of his administration.
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Biden spoke with families of Americans detained in Afghanistan, White House says
President Joe Biden spoke with the families of three Americans detained in Afghanistan 2022, and emphasized his commitment to ...