U.S. Officials

Fox News - Dec 20th, 2024

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US diplomats in Damascus for first time in more than 10 years following fall of Assad regime

Megan and Simon Tice Malone plead for the release of their brother, Austin Tice, held hostage in Syria. U.S. officials visit Damascus for the first time in a decade, aiming to gather information on American citizens missing under the Assad regime. The diplomatic team, led by Special Envoy Roger Carstens, engages with the Syrian populace to discuss their future and the U.S. role in supporting an inclusive political transition. They also seek to uncover details about Tice's kidnapping in 2012 and are offering a reward for information regarding his whereabouts.