Taliban

Bowe Bergdahl's Parents Confirm New Correspondence

Frankie Barnhill — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:01:13 +0000

Parents of captured Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl recently had some good news. The family says they received a handwritten letter from their son, who's been held as a prisoner of war by the Taliban for almost four years.

Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl Turns 27 In Enemy Hands

Jessica Robinson — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:32:47 +0000

Captured U.S. soldier Bowe Bergdahl turns 27 Thursday.

Navy SEALs That Killed Bin Laden Also Searched For Idaho POW

Jessica Robinson — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 14:30:09 +0000

A new book that documents an attempt to rescue an Idaho soldier in Afghanistan will not likely interfere with efforts to bring him home. That’s according to at least one national security expert. The controversial book is getting attention because it describes the raid that killed Osama bin Laden. It also says in 2009, Navy SEALs went after Bowe Bergdahl’s captors too. Jessica Robinson reports.

NPR: Taliban Receptive To Talks To Free Idaho Soldier

Jessica Robinson — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:24:21 +0000

NPR is reporting the Taliban has shown a “change of heart” that could pave the way toward the release of Northwest soldier Bowe Bergdahl. The Army sergeant from Hailey, Idaho, was captured in Afghanistan three years ago. He’s the only known U.S. prisoner of war.

Report Renews Hopes For Release Of Captured Idaho Soldier

Jessica Robinson — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 00:18:17 +0000

A report this week from Reuters news service raises hopes there may be progress in efforts to get an Idaho soldier in Taliban captivity back onto U.S. soil. But the news about renewed negotiations also shows Bowe Bergdahl’s freedom is a key part of peace talks in Afghanistan.

'Quiet, Thoughtful' Soldier From Hailey, Idaho Enters Fourth Year In Captivity

Jessica Robinson — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 00:48:33 +0000

Saturday marks three years since a Northwest soldier was captured by the Taliban in eastern Afghanistan. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl -- now 26 years old -- is the nation’s only soldier known to be in enemy hands.

Parents Of Captured Idaho Soldier Want Prisoner Swap

Jessica Robinson — Wed, 09 May 2012 23:10:18 +0000

The Idaho parents of the only U.S. soldier in Taliban captivity say they want the Obama administration to negotiate a prisoner swap to bring their son home. Bob and Jani Bergdahl broke their long silence in new interviews, hoping to build public pressure for a deal.

Talks To Free Idaho Soldier Dashed In Killing Spree Aftermath

Jessica Robinson — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:50:38 +0000

The deteriorating situation in Afghanistan may hinder the most likely avenue for bringing a captured Northwest soldier home safely. Bowe Bergdahl of Hailey, Idaho, is the only known U.S. soldier in Taliban captivity.

Taliban Experts Predict Many Setbacks Before Idaho Soldier Comes Home

Jessica Robinson — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:34:53 +0000

Negotiations to release an Idaho soldier in Taliban captivity will be a long and slow process. That’s according to Middle East experts following peace talks about Afghanistan. News reports over the weekend suggested negotiations over a ceasefire had broken down. Correspondent Jessica Robinson has more.

Bowe Bergdahl of Hailey, Idaho, has been held by the Taliban since July of 2009. Videos released by his captors show the 25-year-old Army sergeant ragged and pleading to come home.