US demands release of last American hostage from Taliban, know all about it

Joe Biden called on Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to release an American hostage who was abducted two years ago.

New Delhi: Joe Biden, President of the United States on Sunday (January 30) called on Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to release an American hostage who was abducted two years ago and is believed to be the last American hostage held by the Taliban.

"Threatening the safety of Americans or any innocent civilians is always unacceptable, and hostage-taking is an act of particular cruelty and cowardice," Biden said in a statement.

"The Taliban must immediately release Mark before it can expect any consideration of its aspirations for legitimacy. This is not negotiable."