Taliban Detainment of American Citizen Mahmood Habibi: A Brother's Plea

Brother's Conviction of Taliban Detainment

• 👨‍💼 Ahmad Habibi is certain the Taliban took his brother, Mahmood Habibi, because they witnessed the abduction from their home in Kabul.
• 31 individuals, including Mahmood and his driver, were detained in a roundup of employees from his company.
• 📚 While the driver and 29 other employees were released after days or months, Mahmood was not released.
• 🗣️ The driver confirmed that the Taliban investigated him and the other employees, further solidifying the belief that the Taliban were responsible.

Reasons for Continued Detention

• 🇺🇸 Mahmood Habibi is believed to be held because he is the only American citizen among those detained.
• 🏛️ His history of working for the US government in Afghanistan from 2010 to 2013, specifically with the Federal Aviation Authority at the US embassy, is also cited as a potential reason.

Hopes for Release and US Government Action

• ✅ Ahmad Habibi is convinced his brother is still alive, citing confirmation from the US government about a year ago and local sources.
• ❓ He questions why the US State Department has not yet designated Mahmood as