Belarus Releases American Nuhfer Detained Under Biden, Says Secretary of State Marco Rubio on January 26, 2025
Jan 26, 2025, 01:17 PM
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Belarus has released an American citizen who had been detained under the administration of former President Joe Biden. The release was confirmed on January 26, 2025, with Rubio describing the individual as an 'innocent American.' However, reports indicate that the name of the released American, identified as Nuhfer, does not appear on any official list of U.S. citizens currently detained worldwide. The announcement has raised questions about the circumstances surrounding the detention and the release process.
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