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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Roy Greenslade

US troops detain Iranian reporter

A reporter working in Afghanistan with the Iranian English TV network Press TV was detained in Kabul and held for 18 hours by US security forces. When freed, Faez Khurshid had bruises on the face. It is thought to be an example of US suspicion about Iranians inside Afghanistan. A Nato commander's interpreter of Iranian origin was charged with espionage a month ago. (Via Sanjar)

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