Academic researcher detained in Afghanistan
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Last updated May 30, 2026
As of May 2026: Wrongfully detained since January 2025
The United States has designated Afghanistan as a 'state sponsor of wrongful detention,' accusing the Taliban of holding Americans as bargaining chips. Afghanistan is the second country on the blacklist, created by a September 2025 executive order.
Updated May 30
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