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Periskopi(7 years ago)
(7 years ago)The Taliban have kidnapped six Afghan journalists in Afghanistan's Pact province. An armed group spokesman said they were kidnapped by mistake. Journalists were participating in a media meeting in the neighbouring province of Pacta, which lies in eastern Afghanistan. They were kidnapped during the time they were getting [...]
Journalists were participating in a media meeting in the neighbouring province of Pacta, which lies in eastern Afghanistan. They were kidnapped during their arrival.
Kidnapping journalists work for private and government media organisations, which broadcast news in Pashto and Dari languages.
Yeah, our fighters kidnapped journalists by mistake. At present, communications services are not working, but they will be released as soon as we establish contact with local commander”, a Taliban spokesman said.
Moreover, the governor of this province has said they are making efforts to negotiate with the Taliban for the release of journalists.
This kidnapping came at a time when peace negotiations are under way between the United States and the Taliban, which are expected to yield results soon.
The two sides hope to reach agreement that would bring an end to the long war through the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan and the disruption of terrorist attacks by militants, writes “Independent”, Report Express.
