Relatives of Mark Frerichs. An American being held hostage in Afghanistan, are urging the Trump administration to pause negotiations over ending the nearly two-decades-long conflict with the Taliban until Frerichs is released. Charlena pakora, Frerichs sister, and her husband Chris told the PBS NewsHour Amna Nawaz on Wednesday that they feat the unites States might lose its motivation to recover Frerichs if it successfully brokers a peace deal between the Afghan government and the Taliban before the 57 years old contractor is freed. I think every day that I’m going to wake up some morning and this is all going to be signed and clear and marks not home safely, Sikora said, and what are we going to do then?
In late February, the US agreed to Deal in which the American and NATO troop presence would drawdown, as long as the Taliban held up its side of the bargain, including not allowing terrorist networks like -al – Qaida to use Afghanistan as a base for attacks. The US whose efforts are led by chief envoy Zalmay Khalilzad also committee to help facilitate a prisoner swap– of 50000 Taliban prisoners and 1000 afghan security government and Taliban would begin direct talks. The prisoner’s exchange had begun, albeit in fits and start starting in March but a recent spate of violence has threatened to derail diplomatic attempts entirely.
I cry every now and then at night. And I just think about it, about what he’s going through right now, is he being bothered? Is he being fed? Is he clothed? I mean, is he warm? Does he have a pillow? Charlene Sikora said. Charlena pakora grew emotional when asked what message she would share with her brother. I want you home safe, and I’m doing everything I can to get you home safe.
