An American woman who was detained for weeks in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan has been released and now is safe in the hands of the Qataris.
According to a report in the Washington Examiner, Faye Hall was released Thursday following a court order and with logistical support from Qatar in its role as the United States’s protecting power in Afghanistan.
Hall was detained on charges of using a drone without authorization in February.
In a heartwarming video, the released American thank President Trump for her release and mentioned other women being held in Afghan jails.
“Mr. President, I voted for you twice. First of all, I’m so glad you are in the office. It’s the new era, and in this situation, I’m glad you are the president,” Hall said.
“Thank you for bringing me home. I’ve never been so proud to be an American citizen. Thank you, Mr. President. I just want you to know all the women in the Afghan jail they always ask me, ‘When is Trump coming?’ Truly they just treat you like their savior. They’re waiting for you to come and set them free,” she added. “Just sends regards and just don’t want to forget all those women still in jail and don’t have any rights. Thank you, Mr. President, and God bless you.”
Watch Hall’s video:
?ﾟﾇﾸ A Message from Faye Hall, an American Who Was Detained by the Taliban and Is Now Freed:
“I’m glad you’re the President, and thank you for bringing me home. I have never been so proud to be an American citizen. Thank you, Mr. President.” pic.twitter.com/7j0eIxzfo2
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 29, 2025
The Examiner reports that Hall was received at the Qatari Embassy in Kabul and has been confirmed to be in good health after undergoing a series of medical checks. Arrangements are currently underway for her return to the U.S.