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Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs
Department of State
@StateSPEHA
Account for the Office of Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs (SPEHA) at the @StateDept.
Washington, DC
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    Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs
    Department of State
    @StateSPEHA
    Jun 24
    Happy 11th anniversary to the Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell (HRFC). Since its creation, the HRFC has played a critical role in bringing home Americans held hostage overseas and supporting families awaiting their loved one’s return. We are grateful for our strong partnership and
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    FBI
    @FBI
    Jun 24
    Today marks the 11th anniversary of the Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell, a multi-agency team dedicated to recovering American hostages abroad and supporting the families whose loved ones are being held captive. The FBI remains committed to working with our federal and international
    Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell Seal featuring a bald eagle over a globe with the American flag background and the motto 'One Mission...One Voice'.
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    Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs
    Department of State
    @StateSPEHA
    Jun 10
    Hostage taking is not a negotiating tactic—it is a crime. The prison sentence for Haji Najibullah sends a clear message: those who kidnap Americans, support terrorism, and inflict suffering on families will face the consequences of their actions, no matter how long it takes.
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    FBI
    @FBI
    Jun 9
    CASE UPDATE from @NewYorkFBI: Former Taliban Commander Sentenced to 42 Years in Prison for Hostage Taking and Providing Material Support for Acts of Terrorism Resulting in Death Haji Najibullah was sentenced for terrorism charges based on his role in the hostage taking of an
    Quote from FBI Director Kash Patel. Visit the link in the text to learn more.
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    Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs
    Department of State
    @StateSPEHA
    Jun 9
    The ordeal of unjust detention does not end when a returnee comes home. SPEHA’s Dr. Young Hoang spoke at the @OsloFF Conference about the importance of post-return support for those unjustly detained and how the U.S. helps returnees rebuild their lives after detention.
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    Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs
    Department of State
    @StateSPEHA
    May 15
    For 12 years, the family of Paul Overby has lived with unanswered questions following his disappearance in Khost Province, Afghanistan. We continue to support efforts to recover Americans abroad and ensure no American is forgotten. If you have information that could help bring
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