Taliban ‘Hostage Diplomacy’ Will Not Go Unanswered, Says US
The US State Department says the Taliban are detaining American citizens for political gain and warned the actions will not go unanswered.
A US State Department official told Afghanistan International that, under guidance from the US president, the Taliban’s behaviour would face consequences.
Last week, the United States placed the Taliban administration on its list of wrongful detention governments.
The official said the Taliban are engaging in hostage diplomacy.
He added that the designation by the State Department is a direct response to the continued and unjust detention of American citizens by the Taliban for political gain.
According to the official, the administration of President Donald Trump is sending a clear message that if Americans are detained, there will be consequences consistent with this designation.
He also referred to remarks by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who said these abhorrent tactics must end.
