"Taliban Frees Austrian Far-Right Extremist Held in Afghanistan"

The Taliban released an 84-year-old Austrian far-right extremist, Herbert Fritz, who had been arrested in Afghanistan last year after traveling there and writing a positive article about life under Taliban rule. The Austrian government thanked Qatar for its support in securing his release, and the released man is expected to return to Austria after receiving any necessary medical treatment in Doha. Qatar, which has a history of involvement with the Taliban, expressed its satisfaction with the decision to release the Austrian citizen.