Biden Urges Release of Journalist Austin Tice

U.S. President Joe Biden called for the release of journalist Austin Tice, who was kidnapped in Syria in August 2012. Biden's statement marks the 12-year anniversary of Tice's abduction and reiterates the U.S. government's ongoing efforts to secure his return.

U.S. President Joe Biden called on Wednesday for the immediate release of Austin Tice, a former U.S. Marine and a freelance journalist who was kidnapped in Syria in August 2012.

In a statement marking twelve years since Tice's abduction, Biden said, "We have repeatedly pressed the government of Syria to work with us so that we can, at last, bring Austin home. Today, I once again call for his immediate release."

Biden's call emphasizes the ongoing efforts of the U.S. government to bring the journalist back to safety.

(With inputs from agencies.)