A terrorist group took the man hostage last year. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that an American pilot for the Christian missionary group SIM International has been…
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State Department Announces Russia’s Humanitarian Release of U.S. Marine
President Trump stated that Russia did not request a prisoner exchange due to the condition of the American’s health. The State Department announced Russia’s release of former U.S.…
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Judge Rules in Favor of Americans in Maduro Torture Case
The $314 million award marks the largest judgment to date for Americans seeking compensation after being imprisoned in Venezuela. Federal Judge Darrin Gayles in Miami ruled in favor of…
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President Announces Iran’s Release of Wrongfully Detained U.S. Citizen
The woman was visiting relatives in the country when she was detained. President Donald Trump announced that Iran has released a U.S.-Iranian dual citizen as a goodwill gesture.…
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Secretary of State Announces Release of American Journalist Kidnapped in Iraq
He expresses gratitude to the Iraqi Supreme Judicial Council and our Iraqi partners for their assistance. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that U.S. citizen Shelly Kittleson,…
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Secretary of State Announces Release of American Hostage by Taliban
Other Americans continue to be wrongfully detained in Afghanistan. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the release of American Dennis Coyle from Taliban captivity on Tuesday. The 64-year-old…
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President Trump Cancels Follow-Up Attacks After Venezuela Releases Political Prisoners
He calls their release shows that the government is “seeking peace.” President Donald Trump called the release of political prisoners by Venezuela a “gesture of good will” as…
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Saudi Arabia Releases U.S. Citizen
The man was released after President Trump met with the Saudi crown prince. After President Donald Trump met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House,…
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Venezuela Releases U.S. Citizens In Exchange for Prisoners in El Salvador
Secretary Rubio expresses gratitude to El Salvador for facilitating the release of hundreds of prisoners from its high-security prison. Venezuela recently organized an exchange of 10 U.S. citizens…
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U.S. Air Force Veteran Released by Venezuela
Special Envoy Grenell has continued to engage in complex negotiations to return Americans from wrongful foreign detainment. President Donald Trump’s special presidential envoy for special missions Richard Grenell…
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