mark frerichs

Family Of American Says He Was Freed By Taliban In Prisoner Swap

Mark Frerichs, a Navy veteran and civilian contractor, was kidnapped in Afghanistan in January 2020.
By Eric Tucker and Rahim Faiez, AP

Taliban Say They Don't Have Abducted U.S. Contractor Mark Frierichs

The U.S. had asked Taliban officials for Frierichs' release during meetings last week. Frierichs disappeared in Afghanistan in late January.
By AP