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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Roy Greenslade

Afghan journalist killed by Taliban kidnappers

The Afghan journalist and translator who was abducted with an Italian journalist a month ago has been killed, according to his Taliban kidnappers. Ajmal Naqshbandi remained in the Taliban's hands after they released his Italian colleague, Daniele Mastrogiacomo, on March 19. The two men were seized along with their driver, Sayed Agha, who was beheaded by his captors. (Via CBC)

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