George Glezmann
George Glezmann is one of two Americans currently held in Taliban custody, as efforts continue to secure the release of detained foreigners in Afghanistan.
Born on Jan 01, 1957 (68 years old)
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Taiwan:
George Glezmann was freed after more than two years in detention during a visit to Kabul by Adam Boehler.
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France:
George Glezmann was released after more than two years of detention during a visit by Adam Boehler.
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United Kingdom:
George Glezmann was detained during a tourist visit to Afghanistan in 2022 and was released later in March.
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United States:
Adam Boehler was working to get hostage George Glezmann released.
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Canada:
George Glezmann was a U.S. citizen abducted while traveling through Afghanistan as a tourist.
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United States:
Adam Boehler met in person with Taliban officials at the Kabul International Airport as he worked to secure the release of George Glezmann.
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Pakistan:
George Glezmann was a US citizen detained in Kabul while visiting as a tourist.
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United Kingdom:
George Glezmann, who was held by the Taliban in Afghanistan for more than two years.
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United States:
Weeks of negotiations led by U.S. and Qatari mediators led to the release of American George Glezmann, who had been imprisoned by the Taliban in Afghanistan for more than two years.
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Switzerland:
George Glezmann was released by the Taliban after being detained on suspicion of espionage.
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