American detained by Taliban in Afghanistan is freed in deal mediated by Qatar

George Glezmann, an American citizen who has spent more than two years in detention in Afghanistan was released on Thursday and is now on his way to the United States, a source with knowledge of the situation told CNN.

​ George Glezmann, an American citizen who has spent more than two years in detention in Afghanistan was released on Thursday and is now on his way to the United States, a source with knowledge of the situation told CNN. Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN