U.S. President Joe Biden's nominee for ambassador to Russia, Lynne Tracy, has pledged to make the release of detained Americans a priority if she is confirmed.
Former Black Liberation Army (BLA) member and pioneering acupuncturist Mutulu Shakur has been released from prison by the US Parole Board, following petitions. 11.11.2022, Sputnik International
The oldest prisoner at Guantanamo Bay Saifullah Paracha has been released and sent back to Pakistan after nearly 20 years.
Pakistan's foreign ministry reportedly confirmed the news of the release. The ministry in its statement stated, "We are glad that a Pakistani citizen detained abroad is finally reunited with his family." He returned to Pakistan on October 29.