Afghanistan, March 11 -- The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says it will pursue justice against those responsible for what it described as the abduction of American citizens in Afghanistan. The statement came after the US State Department designated Afghanistan as a "state sponsor of wrongful detention."
In a statement released on March 9, the FBI said it remains committed to working with federal and international partners to bring detained Americans home and hold their captors accountable. The agency emphasized that securing the release of US citizens abroad remains a top priority.
The FBI said its Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell (HRFC) coordinates efforts across US agencies to recover Americans taken hostage overseas. The unit al...