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world5 months ago

13-Year Search for Missing Journalist Austin Tice Continues

Austin Tice, an American journalist and Marine veteran, has been missing in Syria since 2012 after being detained and recaptured by Syrian regime forces. Despite extensive efforts by his family and multiple U.S. administrations, his fate remains unknown, with recent accounts suggesting he may have been killed on Assad's orders, though unverified. The case highlights the complexities and frustrations of hostage recovery in conflict zones.

via The Washington Post|
#austin-tice#disappearance#hostage
international-relations1 year ago

U.S. Engages Directly with Syria's New Islamist Leadership

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed that the U.S. has had direct contact with the Sunni Islamist opposition group HTS in Syria, marking the first public acknowledgment of such interactions. The discussions focused on the fate of missing American journalist Austin Tice and U.S. principles for recognizing a future Syrian government. Blinken emphasized the need for a Syrian-led transition to an inclusive government, respect for human rights, and the elimination of terrorist threats and chemical weapons in Syria. He also highlighted the importance of humanitarian aid and peaceful regional relations.

via Axios|
#antony-blinken#austin-tice#hts
world-news1 year ago

Renewed Efforts and Clues Revive Hope in Austin Tice Case

American journalist Austin Tice, missing since 2012 in Syria, briefly escaped captivity in 2013 but was recaptured, according to new reports. Tice's disappearance remains unresolved despite ongoing efforts by his family and U.S. officials, including recent diplomatic engagements with Syria. While some believe Tice is alive, there is no definitive evidence of his status. The recent ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has renewed hopes for Tice's discovery, but concerns persist about his fate amid regional instability.

via Reuters|
#austin-tice#hostage#journalism
world-news1 year ago

Missing American Travis Timmerman Freed After 7 Months in Syrian Detention

U.S. officials believe a video circulating online may show Travis Pete Timmerman, an American who went missing from Hungary earlier this year. The video, which features a man lying on a mattress and identified as an American by a Syrian local, has prompted U.S. authorities to seek support for the individual. Timmerman, 29, was last seen in Budapest on June 2, 2024. This development comes as another American, Austin Tice, is also believed to be alive in Syria.

via ABC News|
#austin-tice#missing-american#syria
politics1 year ago

Renewed Efforts to Locate Missing Journalist Austin Tice After Syrian Regime Collapse

Following the collapse of the Syrian regime, the US is intensifying efforts to locate American journalist Austin Tice, who was detained in Syria over a decade ago. The US government is offering substantial rewards for information leading to Tice's return and is engaging with various stakeholders, including the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. The US believes Tice was held by the Assad regime and is operating under the assumption that he is alive. Efforts include searching prisons and gathering intelligence on the ground in Syria.

via CNN|
#austin-tice#hostage-negotiation#intelligence-gathering
world-news1 year ago

Assad Seeks Asylum in Russia as Rebels Seize Damascus

Rebel forces have taken control of Syria, leading to the ousting of President Bashar Assad, who is now being offered asylum in Russia by President Vladimir Putin. The situation has raised concerns about potential terrorist threats, with the U.S. emphasizing the need to prevent a resurgence of ISIS. Meanwhile, Israel has conducted strikes on Syrian chemical weapons sites to prevent them from falling into extremist hands, and tensions remain high in the region. The family of missing journalist Austin Tice is hopeful for his return amid these developments.

via ABC News|
#austin-tice#bashar-assad#israel
world-news1 year ago

Hope Renewed: Austin Tice's Family Confident in His Safe Return

President Joe Biden has pledged to locate and bring home Austin Tice, an American journalist held captive in Syria since 2012, following the collapse of the Syrian government and President Bashar al-Assad's departure. Biden emphasized the need to identify Tice's location amidst the chaos in Syria, where the US maintains a military presence. Despite no direct evidence of Tice's condition, Biden remains hopeful about his return. The Syrian opposition, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, has taken control of Damascus, raising concerns about regional stability.

via BBC.com|
#austin-tice#bashar-al-assad#hostage
world-news1 year ago

Austin Tice's Family Urges Action Amid New Hope for His Safe Return

The family of missing American journalist Austin Tice is hopeful for his release following the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria and the emptying of political prisons. Tice, who disappeared in 2012 while reporting on the Syrian civil war, is believed by his family to be alive, based on a vetted source. Thousands of prisoners have been released as Syrian rebels take control, raising hopes for Tice's return. The Assad regime has never acknowledged holding Tice, despite U.S. claims of his detention by the Syrian government.

via Axios|
#assad-regime#austin-tice#journalism
world-news1 year ago

Family Urges White House Action as Source Confirms Austin Tice Alive in Syria

The family of Austin Tice, an American journalist kidnapped in Syria in 2012, claims a vetted source confirms he is alive and well. Despite the U.S. government's lack of concrete evidence, they operate under the assumption Tice is alive. The Biden administration continues efforts to secure the release of wrongfully detained Americans, including Tice, who is believed to be held by the Syrian government or another group. The FBI offers a $1 million reward for information leading to Tice's safe return.

via ABC News|
#austin-tice#journalism#kidnapping
politics1 year ago

Austin Tice's Family Urges White House Action Amid Confirmation of His Well-being

The family of Austin Tice, a journalist held in Syria since 2012, confirmed he is alive but expressed frustration with the Biden administration's inaction, citing a lack of commitment to engage directly with Syrian President Assad for his release. The administration is reportedly waiting to see how recent developments in Syria unfold before taking further steps. The Tice family criticized the administration's approach and highlighted past efforts by former President Trump to secure Austin's release.

via CNN|
#austin-tice#biden-administration#hostage-negotiations
politics2 years ago

President Biden's Memorable Moments at White House Correspondents' Dinner.

President Joe Biden gave a speech at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, where he acknowledged the importance of press freedom and called for the release of American journalists imprisoned abroad, including Evan Gershkovich and Austin Tice. Biden also made jokes about his age and took jabs at political opponents, including House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Fox Corp. Chairman Rupert Murdoch. The event, which returned after being sidelined by the pandemic, drew a wide array of celebrities and media moguls to Washington.

via PBS NewsHour|
#austin-tice#evan-gershkovich#joe-biden