'Terrorist tactics': US designates Afghanistan as 'state sponsor of wrongful detention'
The US designated Afghanistan as a "State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention," urging the Taliban to release two detained Americans and end "hostage diplomacy." The move follows a similar designation for Iran and warns Americans against traveling to Afghanistan due to ongoing detentions. A $5 million reward is offered for information leading to the return of detained Afghan-American businessman Mahmoud Habibi.