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Coverage dated October 9, 2023

4 Britons who were detained in Afghanistan are released by the Taliban - The Daily Reporter

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LONDON (AP) — The Taliban released four Britons who were detained in Afghanistan on allegations that they broke the laws of the country, the U.K. government said Tuesday. The Foreign Office said in a brief statement that it welcomed the release of the four Britons, and expressed apologies on behalf …

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  1. Green Field Reporter

    4 Britons who were detained in Afghanistan are released by the Taliban - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    LONDON (AP) — The Taliban released four Britons who were detained in Afghanistan on allegations that they broke the laws of the country, the U.K. government said Tuesday. The Foreign Office said in a brief statement that it welcomed the release of the four Britons, and expressed apologies on behalf …

  2. The Daily Caller

    Taliban Frees British ‘Danger Tourist’ Who Returned To Afghanistan After Escaping During US Withdrawal (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Taliban freed four British nationals Tuesday who were in detention in Afghanistan since the Taliban's August 2021 seizure of power, BBC reported.

  3. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    4 Britons who were detained in Afghanistan are released by the Taliban (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    The Taliban released four Britons who were detained in Afghanistan on allegations that they broke the laws of the country, the U.K. government said Tuesday.

  4. Fox News

    4 detained Britons in Afghanistan released by the Taliban following negotiations (opens Fox News)

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    Following negotiations involving the United Kingdom, four Britons who were detained in Afghanistan for violating local laws have been released by the Taliban.

  5. The Guardian

    Four British men freed by Taliban after being held in Afghanistan (opens The Guardian)

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    The men were all detained over allegedly breaking the country’s laws earlier this year

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