The recent upheaval in Syria has reignited hope for the return of missing American journalist Austin Tice. Tice, a former U.S. Marine, was kidnapped 12 years ago while reporting in Daraya, near Damascus. A video released months later showed him blindfolded, and he hasn't been seen or heard from since.
Following a lead from U.S. intelligence, Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst investigated a former detention center in Damascus, a place believed to have housed high-value prisoners. According to Yingst, the building appeared hastily abandoned, with evidence of documents being burned, likely in an attempt to destroy information.
Yingst's search included the basement, an area often used as a jail in Syrian detention facilities. He found disturbing signs of torture and inhumane conditions, emphasizing the urgency of finding Tice and other missing persons.
Despite recovering thousands of prisoner records, Yingst found no information about Tice. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has publicly stated the U.S. commitment to finding Tice and other missing individuals. However, Tice's sisters, Meagan and Naomi, expressed frustration with the lack of tangible progress and the absence of clear communication from the administration.
They appealed to both President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump for assistance in bringing their brother home. A $10 million reward is being offered for information leading to Tice's location.
