Happy 11th anniversary to the Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell (HRFC). Since its creation, the HRFC has played a critical role in bringing home Americans held hostage overseas and supporting families awaiting their loved one’s return. We are grateful for our strong partnership and
Today marks the 11th anniversary of the Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell, a multi-agency team dedicated to recovering American hostages abroad and supporting the families whose loved ones are being held captive. The FBI remains committed to working with our federal and international
The Taliban must act. The Taliban must meet their counterterrorism commitments, respect Afghanistan’s international obligations, end hostage diplomacy, and cease their unconscionable abuses of the human rights of women and girls.
Former Taliban Commander Sentenced to 42 Years in Prison for Hostage Taking and Providing Material Support for Acts of Terrorism Resulting in Death
“Those who harm Americans and engage in acts of terrorism will be hunted down and brought to justice, no matter how long it takes,”
Hostage taking is not a negotiating tactic—it is a crime.
The prison sentence for Haji Najibullah sends a clear message: those who kidnap Americans, support terrorism, and inflict suffering on families will face the consequences of their actions, no matter how long it takes.
CASE UPDATE from @NewYorkFBI: Former Taliban Commander Sentenced to 42 Years in Prison for Hostage Taking and Providing Material Support for Acts of Terrorism Resulting in Death
Haji Najibullah was sentenced for terrorism charges based on his role in the hostage taking of an
The U.S. priority in Afghanistan is protecting our citizens and homeland. There can be no diplomatic progress while the Taliban detain innocent Americans, ignore the Afghan people’s needs, deny Afghan women their basic rights, and fail to meet their counterterrorism
The ordeal of unjust detention does not end when a returnee comes home. SPEHA’s Dr. Young Hoang spoke at the @OsloFF Conference about the importance of post-return support for those unjustly detained and how the U.S. helps returnees rebuild their lives after detention.
For 12 years, the family of Paul Overby has lived with unanswered questions following his disappearance in Khost Province, Afghanistan. We continue to support efforts to recover Americans abroad and ensure no American is forgotten. If you have information that could help bring
REMINDER: Your rights do not travel with you.
The Travel Advisories for the following countries are Level 4, DO NOT TRAVEL and include the Risk Indicator for the WRONGFUL DETENTION OF U.S. CITIZENS:
🚫Afghanistan
🚫Iran
🚫North Korea
🚫Russia
Always review the Travel
Congratulations to Deputy SPEHA Dustin Stewart, on receiving the Robert A. Levinson Excellence in Government Service Award! We thank the @JamesFoleyFund for this recognition, which reflects a whole-of-government effort and the President’s commitment to bringing Americans home.
We are grateful to the returnees and families who shared their experiences with us during our roundtable, helping us to shape more effective policies to better protect Americans abroad.
It’s Hostage Week—a time to come together with former hostages, their families, and support those still waiting. The Trump administration is committed to bringing all Americans unjustly held overseas home.🎗️
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