Two Americans held in Afghanistan traded for Taliban prisoner in final Biden deal delayed until Trump took office
- A prisoner swap occurred between the United States and the Taliban, releasing two Americans in exchange for Khan Mohammed, a Taliban figure imprisoned for life in California on drug trafficking and terrorism charges.
- Ryan Corbett, one of the released Americans, was abducted by the Taliban in August 2022 while on a business trip. His family confirmed his release and expressed gratitude to both Trump and Biden for their efforts.
- William McKenty was identified as the second American released, although no further details about him have been disclosed.
- The Taliban described the swap as a result of 'long and fruitful negotiations' with the U.S. And a step toward normalizing ties, despite limited international recognition of their rule.
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