The United States remains deeply committed to Afghanistan and will use its full diplomatic, economic, and assistance toolkit to support the peaceful, stable future the Afghan people want and deserve. We also have a commitment to Afghans who have worked for the U.S. government at great personal risk to themselves and their families.  This is ... Read More»

Last week, the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service, through its Rewards for Justice (RFJ) office, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced a reward of up to $5 million dollars for information concerning the kidnapping of Cydney Mizell who went missing in Afghanistan in 2008.  The RFJ reward offer is for information leading to ... Read More»

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member, and distinguished members of the Committee.  I welcome the opportunity to talk to you today about America’s strategy in Afghanistan and to update you on my recent discussions with partners in Kabul, the Taliban in Doha, and regional and international stakeholders.  As you know, President Biden made the decision to withdraw the remaining U.S. ... Read More»