Transitions between administrations often become quiet periods of several months for hostage cases. But after 12 years in Syria, Austin may not have months to spare.

The chairman and CEO of the McClatchy Media Company says the time is now to work toward the release of colleague Austin Tice, who was abducted in Syria 12 years ago.

Now, more than any moment since he was taken from us, we have reason to believe that Austin may return. The government of Bashar Assad has fallen in Syria. Rebels and others are opening the gates of Assad’s many prisons, and the world is watching as captives walk from their cells to freedom. We hope the next one will be our colleague, Austin.

In the 12 years since Austin Tice was abducted in Syria, his family and his coworkers at McClatchy have grieved at his absence, despaired at silence from the Syrian government and prayed that promises from three U.

In a groundbreaking move, U.S. diplomats held their first high-level meeting in Damascus since the regime change, engaging with the new interim government, including Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) leader Abu Mohammad al-Jolani.

Putin has said he will ask the deposed president of Syria, Bashar al-Assad, about the U.S. journalist Austin Tice, who went missing in the country 12 years ago. “I promise to ask this question,” he said in response to a question from NBC News’ Keir Simmons.

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Fall of Syria’s government offers an opportunity to locate kidnapped journalist, but U.S. officials should do more

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has wrapped up perhaps his last Middle East visit as America’s top diplomat, with the aim of preventing Syria from spiraling out of control after the sudden

In the 12 years since Austin Tice was abducted in Syria ... But that hope is also tinged with disappointment that President Joe Biden isn’t doing all he can to make that happen. At this moment, journalists and non-governmental organizations are on ...

In the 12 years since Austin Tice was abducted in Syria ... But that hope is also tinged with disappointment that President Joe Biden isn’t doing all he can to make that happen. At this moment, journalists and non-governmental organizations are on ...