INTERNATIONAL — March 24, 2026
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Releases American Detainee Dennis Coil
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan released American detainee Dennis Coil after its Supreme Court deemed his sentence served, prompted by a request from his mother. Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi met with Zalmay Khalilzad and others, stressing judicial processes and consular services, while Khalilzad praised the move.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Hurriyat — corroborated by RTA, ToloNews and Amu TV — 2 min read
KABUL (Afghan Verified) — The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has released American detainee Dennis Coil following a decision by its Supreme Court.
The Foreign Ministry said the release came after Dennis Coil's mother sent a letter to the Islamic Emirate leadership requesting his freedom on the occasion of Eid. The Supreme Court deemed his imprisonment period sufficient and ordered his release.
Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi met with Zalmay Khalilzad, former US Special Representative for Afghanistan, UAE Ambassador to Kabul Saif al-Kitbi, and a family member of Dennis Coil.
Muttaqi stated that the Islamic Emirate does not detain citizens of any country for political goals. Instead, such individuals are released after completing judicial processes for violations of laws.
He emphasized the need for both sides to provide standard consular services to their citizens, adding that the Afghan government is fully prepared to do so.
Khalilzad praised the Islamic Emirate's step and stressed the importance of continued talks between Afghanistan and the United States on all issues. He expressed hope for further progress in the future.
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Reliability assessment
Core event of Dennis Coil's release corroborated by 4 outlets (Hurriyat, RTA, ToloNews, Amu TV), with attribution to Foreign Ministry statement, Supreme Court decision, and named officials including Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi.
The source language reads straight.
Independent web corroboration
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The Afghan Taliban government said on Tuesday it has decided to release U.S. detainee Dennis Coyl in response to a request from his mother
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- Dennis Coil released by Islamic Emirate authorities.
- Meeting occurred between Foreign Minister Muttaqi, Khalilzad, UAE ambassador, and family member.
- Release prompted by mother's letter and Supreme Court decision.
- Statements attributed to named Foreign Minister and Khalilzad.
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Amu TV
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International — Dennis Coil, Amir Khan Muttaqi, Zalmay Khalilzad, Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, US-Afghanistan relations
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