U.S. Removes Bounties on Senior Taliban Figures Following Prisoner Release

The decision comes after the Taliban freed U.S. citizen George Glezmann, as part of broader efforts to improve diplomatic ties.

The U.S. has lifted bounties on three senior Taliban leaders, including Sirajuddin Haqqani, Abdul Aziz Haqqani, and Yahya Haqqani.
The removal follows the Taliban's release of George Glezmann, a U.S. citizen held captive since December 2022.
The Taliban has characterized these developments as part of its global push for normalization and international legitimacy.
Qatar has played a key mediating role in facilitating the prisoner release and diplomatic engagement between the U.S. and the Taliban.
Despite these steps, the Taliban remains internationally isolated due to its policies, particularly its restrictions on women and girls.