US EditionAmerican Dennis Coyle lands in Texas after over a year in Taliban captivity
Dennis Coyle was held 421 days in near-solitary confinement and released after U.S. pressure and family advocacy, including a request from his mother to the Taliban Supreme Court.
- On Wednesday, American academic Dennis Coyle, 64, arrived at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, ending a 421-day detention by Taliban intelligence that began January 27, 2025.
- Afghan authorities released Coyle following a request from his 83-year-old mother, after the Supreme Court deemed his detention sufficient; he had been held without charges.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio designated Afghanistan a 'State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention' on March 9, intensifying pressure as Coyle's family campaigned through awareness efforts and congressional outreach.
- Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs Adam Boehler condemned the Taliban's "hostage diplomacy," stating President Trump's administration has freed over 100 Americans while the U.S. seeks the return of Mahmood Habibi and Paul Overby.
- Before his detention, Coyle had spent 15 years researching language communities in Afghanistan, returning after the 2021 U.S. withdrawal with assurances for his research from Taliban-led authorities.
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Dennis Coyle's family speaking out about his return
(NATIONAL) — Dennis Coyle, a Pueblo man held captive by the Taliban for 422 days, returned to the United States on Wednesday morning. Coyle was taken captive in Afghanistan in January 2025. The U.S. State Department worked to secure Coyle's release after he spent more than 14 months in captivity. Gov. Jared Polis praised the [...]
American Held Captive By Taliban For More Than A Year Sets Foot On U.S. Soil
Dennis Coyle, an American held hostage by the Taliban in Afghanistan since January 2025, set foot on U.S. soil on Wednesday morning after his release was secured by President Donald Trump.After landing in San Antonio, Texas, Coyle was reunited with his family, who had spent nearly 14 months working to help secure his release.Dennis Coyle is BACK on U.S. soil and reunited with his family after more than a year in Taliban captivity.Promises made, …
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