Austin Tice's Family Urges Action Amid New Hope for His Safe Return
TL;DR
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.
- Austin Tice family calls for help reaching son as prisons empty in Syria Axios
- Family of Austin Tice says 'a significant source' indicates he is alive, being 'treated well' ABC News
- Austin Tice's family, journalist captured in Syria in 2012, says new info points to him being alive ABC13 Houston
- U.S. Hopes Assad’s Fall in Syria Could Mean Freedom for Missing American Austin Tice The Wall Street Journal
- Austin Tice, journalist kidnapped in Syria, believed to be alive and well, his family says CBS News
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