WASHINGTON, D.C. – A U.S. contractor and Navy vet kidnapped by the Taliban has now been held in captivity for 2 years.
State Department Spokesperson Ned Price:
Tomorrow (February 2) marks two years since U.S. Navy veteran Mark Frerichs was taken hostage. Mark is a civil engineer who was helping with construction projects for the benefit of the Afghan people when he was taken captive. Despite his innocence, he remains held hostage by the Taliban and its affiliates.
The United States has raised Mark’s case in every meeting with the Taliban, and we have been clear that the legitimacy the Taliban seek is impossible to consider while they hold a U.S. citizen hostage. His release is among our core, non-negotiable priorities. We will continue to send a clear message to Taliban leadership: immediately and safely release Mark and disavow the practice of hostage-taking.
3 thoughts on “U.S. contractor and Navy vet kidnapped by Taliban now held for 2 years”
“Despite his innocence”, and a picture that has a sign that says, “Photography and filming in this area is strictly prohibited”. Either not to bright OR thought rules didn’t apply.
I eagerly await the posting of his beheading video.
Thanks Brandon