American and six Ukrainians released by India after six months in jail
Summary
Matthew VanDyke, a U.S. citizen held in India for more than six months, was released on bail and returned to the U.S. along with six Ukrainians after being accused of breaking visa rules for entering a restricted border area. Indian prosecutors chose not to charge them with terrorism, and VanDyke’s family said his health worsened during his detention.Key Facts
- Matthew VanDyke was held in India since March, accused of supporting ethnic separatist groups.
- Six Ukrainian nationals detained with VanDyke were also released and returned home.
- Indian authorities charged them with visa violations, not terrorism.
- VanDyke was visiting a restricted area near the Myanmar border.
- He went on a hunger strike in jail and used a wheelchair during court hearings.
- VanDyke runs a security consultancy helping vulnerable people and has a history as a filmmaker and rebel fighter.
- Indian opposition leaders said U.S. pressure helped secure his release.
- James Foley’s family, a journalist previously held with VanDyke, expressed concern for his health and called for his release.
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