Ryan Corbett, a Dansville resident detained by the Taliban in 2022, has been released alongside another American, William McKenty, in a prisoner swap.
The deal also returned Taliban member Khan Mohammad to Afghanistan.
U.S. officials emphasized their commitment to securing the release of detained Americans but acknowledged the complexities of negotiations with the Taliban.
Corbett had been living in Afghanistan since 2010, working with NGOs and running his own business.
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