Biden Renews Call for Austin Tice's Release

Aug 14, 2024, 03:32 PM

President Joe Biden has reiterated his call for the release of Austin Tice, an American journalist and former U.S. Marine, who was abducted in Syria 12 years ago. On the 12th anniversary of Tice's abduction, Biden issued a statement emphasizing that his administration has 'repeatedly pressed' Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government to cooperate in securing Tice's release. Biden's renewed plea highlights the ongoing diplomatic efforts by the U.S. to resolve Tice's prolonged captivity.