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Afghanistan
Two Britons arrested in Afghanistan on security charges: officials
2007-12-26
Two British nationals have been arrested in Afghanistan for posing threats to national security, Afghan officials said Tuesday. The arrests were announced earlier but no nationalities given. "They are British and were arrested five days ago," a government official who asked not to be identified was quoted as saying. This was confirmed by another official who also did not want his name used.
Posted by:Fred

#2  This might be linked to the original article:
One is a high-ranking UN employee, Briton Mervyn Patterson, the other is acting head of the EU mission in Afghanistan, Irishman Michael Semple.

The expulsion order follows claims that the men had held talks with the Taleban in Helmand province in the south.

The Afghan government has said the pair must leave by Thursday, and the UN has reportedly booked a flight.

Perhaps their activities were undermining the authority of the Afghan government.
Posted by: Anguper Hupomosing9418   2007-12-26 12:34  

#1  Random Russky spam droppings
Posted by: Some lame Russky spammer    2007-12-26 01:35  

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