经过多年的搜寻和努力，被俘美军士兵鲍·伯格达尔已经被释放，现在和他的美国军队同僚一起正在回家的路上。
After years of searching and diplomatic efforts to free him, US Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl is now back with his fellow US troops and making his way home. He was freed after five years in Taliban captivity as part of a deal that will see five Taliban captives sent from Guantanamo Bay Cuba to Qatar. US President Barack Obama is welcoming Bergdahl’s release and he has vowed to bring US prisoners of war home.
For nearly five years - the only look we had at US Army soldier Bowe Bergdahl, was grainy video -well choreographed by his captors in Afghanistan.
Bergdahl has been held captive by the Taliban since he was captured in late June of 2009 - in the eastern province of Paktika -an insurgent hotbed. He was the sole known US prisoner in Afghanistan, in the United States’ longest war.
President Obama called Bergdahl’s parents with the news.
"Right now, our priorities is making sure that we support Bowe’s needs and he can be reunited with his family as soon as possible." Obama said.
Bergdahl’s freedom came at a price.
The US, which has always declared it will not negotiate with terrorists agreed to exchange five Afghan Taliban inmates at Guantanamo Bay -for Bergdahl’s release.
US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said -the US negotiated the deal through Qatar -and not directly with the Taliban. His own statement said: "Today, I informed Congress of the decision to transfer five detainees from Guantanamo Bay to Qatar. The United States has coordinated closely with Qatar to ensure that security measures are in place and national security of the United States will not be compromised."
And - a good day for Bergdahl’s parents.
His hometown of Hailey, Idaho, has been virtually awash in yellow ribbons in remembrance of the young man who was promoted twice while in captivity.
His parents have attended rallies in honor of their son -and supported efforts to win his release -but for the most part have remained quiet -not wanting to jeopardize his freedom.
"I just want to say thank you to everyone who has supported Bowe. He has a wonderful team everywhere. We will continue to sustain strong when he recovers." Jani Bergdahl, Mother of freed soldier said.
We know Bergdahl is no longer being held by the Taliban - he was released to US Special forces -and is on the way to be reunited with his family - and begin the journey of recovering from a painful five-year ordeal.
The transfer of Bowe from Afghanistan to US went smoothly. He boarded the US helicopter and asked a pen and paper to scramble a note. He wrote SF, asking whether the troops are special forces. They said Yes we are looking for you for a long time. At that time Bowe broke down, overcoming emotion that he is truly going home.
