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Return of Canadian Citizens Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor
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September 25, 2021

ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The U.S. Government stands with the international community in welcoming the decision by People’s Republic of China authorities to release Canadian citizens Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig after more than two-and-a-half years of arbitrary detention. We are pleased that they are returning home to Canada.