After the fall of Assad, the US mounts an operation to find a journalist who disappeared 12 years ago
US authorities intensify efforts to locate and secure the release of Austin Tice, an American journalist captured in Syria 12 years ago. Washington’s hostage envoy, Roger Carstens, is in Beirut, while White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan is seeking information in Syria.
What happened
Roger Carstens is in Beirut as part of efforts to locate Austin Tice. According to the US State Department, Carstens is taking part in intensive actions to find the journalist.
Jake Sullivan said the search for Tice is a top priority. In an interview with ABC’s “Good Morning America,” Sullivan highlighted the importance of finding and bringing Tice home safely.
