US Warns Americans in Afghanistan Could Be Kidnapping Targets

The United States has warned Americans in Afghanistan, especially American journalists and foreigners working for U.S. media groups, that they may be targeted for kidnap. The warning comes as suspected Taleban insurgents are said to have abducted Friday, two vehicles from a U.N. funded aid group.

The State Department says the U.S. embassy in Kabul has received "credible information" that remnants of the ousted Taleban government may try to take American journalists hostage, to exchange for Taleban members in U.S. custody.

The warning comes amid increased reports of anti-government activities led by the Taleban and guerrillas of the al-Qaida terror network, particularly in the southern and eastern parts of Afghanistan.

The warning also coincides with increased concerns over new terrorist attacks in the United States and in Saudi Arabia.
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I believe that's our SOP in Iraq.

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"The vehicles' names were not released, pending notification of their families."

The world hate us cos of this stupid idiot president SOB

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Welcome to DU!! :toast:

I believe the accurate term should be "captured".. That;s what irks the hell out of me.. The language that is being used is all distorted..


Just because W says the war is over, boes not make it so.. People who accompany an occupying or attacking force are always subject to the same consequences as the soldiers..

If your enemy attacks you, it's not a "mugging or an assault"
your enemy is just that..your enemy.. not a thug or gangster
if you are taken prisoner, you have not been kidnapped, you have been captured..

They are so clever with their language..not buying it here