The Economic Times

US labels Taliban-ruled Afghanistan a 'state sponsor of wrongful detention,' demands release of jailed Americans

In a bold move, the United States has officially designated Afghanistan as a 'State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention'. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made this announcement on Monday, urging the Taliban to release two American citizens currently held captive. Moreover, the U.S. is demanding a cessation of 'hostage diplomacy'.