Two Western hostages released after three Taliban prisoners landed in Qatar as part of a prisoner swap deal
United States President Donald Trump thanked Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for their efforts in encouraging the release of two western hostages held by Taliban in Afghanistan.
Saturday, 23rd November 2019

United States President Donald Trump thanked Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for their efforts in encouraging the release of two western hostages held by Taliban in Afghanistan.
The two leaders had a telephone call on Friday in which the US President affirmed his truthful thanks to the emir for its active role in facilitating the release of the two hostages.
During their phone call, the two countries reviewed the strategic relations and way of enhancing them.
Qatar welcomed the release of US national Kevin King and Australian Timothy Weeks on Thursday. These two university professors held hostage in Afghanistan by the Taliban.
Doha said it had played a crucial role in their release. Qatar welcomes the release as goodwill gestures by the Taliban and Government of Afghanistan to advance peace and bring an end to the war in Afghanistan.
King and Weeks in August 2016 were kidnapped from outside of Kabul's American University of Afghanistan where both of them worked. Two of them were freed in return for the release of three Taliban commanders.
Monika Walker is an experienced journalist specializing in global political developments and international relations. With a keen eye for accuracy and analysis, Monika has been reporting for over a decade, bringing stories to light that matter to readers around the world. She holds a degree in International Journalism and is passionate about giving a voice to underrepresented communities through factual reporting.
Latest
- Jamaican-British Actor Michael Ward charged with multiple se...
-
Trinidad and Tobago flash floods: Firefighters save man clin... -
Lucian Carnival 2025: Global Celebrities and Influencers shi... -
WCL 2025 South Africa vs Pakistan Highlights: Pakistan Champ... -
Dominica Budget 2025 Highlights: Tourism Booms with 9.9% Ris...