A New Dawn: American Woman Freed After Months in Taliban Custody as Diplomatic Efforts Prevail
An American woman detained by the Taliban since February has been released, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to Fox News on Saturday. Faye Hall, whose arrest had drawn international concern, was freed on Thursday and received at the Qatari embassy in Kabul, where medical evaluations confirmed she was in good health. Arrangements are now being finalized for her safe return to the United States, marking a significant diplomatic breakthrough after months of uncertainty.
The release followed high-level negotiations, with reports indicating that President Donald Trump’s administration played a key role by lifting multimillion-dollar bounties on senior Taliban figures, including Sirajuddin Haqqani, the group’s interior minister. In a heartfelt video shared by the White House, Hall expressed gratitude to Trump, stating, “I’m glad you’re the President, and thank you for bringing me home. I have never been so proud to be an American citizen.” Trump responded on Truth Social, writing, “Thank you, Faye—So honored with your words!”
Hall’s detention had coincided with the arrest of a British couple, Peter and Barbie Reynolds, who ran educational programs in Afghanistan. While their fate remains unclear, Hall’s release—facilitated by Qatari mediation—signals a potential shift in U.S.-Taliban relations. Her freedom follows the recent liberation of other Americans held by the Taliban, underscoring the delicate but critical role of diplomacy in securing the safe return of detained citizens. As Hall prepares to reunite with loved ones, her case renews hope for others still awaiting justice.
