Taliban release two detained UN staff members in Afghanistan

The two men, detained in the western city of Herat on August 9, were released on Thursday morning and appear to be in good health, says the UN.Published On 21 Aug 202621 Aug 2026Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities have released two United Nations staff members who were detained more than a week ago, though the reason for their detention remains unclear, the UN said.The two men were detained in the western city of Herat on August 9. The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said they were released on Thursday morning and appeared to be in good health.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3The cost of rebuilding family homes in war-ravaged Syrialist 2 of 3Houthis and government trade attacks as Yemen slides back to full-scale warlist 3 of 3US charges woman for allegedly plotting attack on New York State Capitolend of list“UNAMA has not been formally notified of the reasons for their arrest and detention and continues to follow up with the de facto authorities,” the UN said in a statement, adding it understood that charges against the two had been dropped.It said the organisation was also following up “to ensure respect for the privileges and immunities of the United Natio...