(The Center Square) – Dennis Coyle, an American researcher from Colorado, arrived in San Antonio, Texas, Wednesday and was reunited with his family after being held by the Taliban for more than a year in Afghanistan.
“Since taking office, President Donald Trump and his administration have secured the release of 105 detained Americans held abroad – delivering on their unwavering commitment to leave no American behind,” the White House said in a statement.
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