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Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs

Our Mission

The Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs leads and partners with an inclusive coalition of government and private sector organizations to secure the freedom of U.S. national hostages and wrongful detainees held abroad, support their families, and end the practice of hostage diplomacy.

Has your loved one been arrested or detained abroad?

Contact the Overseas Citizen Services Office

From the U.S. & Canada: 1-888-407-4747
From Overseas: +1 202-501-4444

U.S. Department of State

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