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Third German in Afghan 'kidnap' | Third German in Afghan 'kidnap' |
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A German journalist and at least one Afghan have been kidnapped in Afghanistan's eastern province of Kunar, local officials have said. | |
The men were said to be trying to reach a village where civilians were killed in a Nato air strike. | |
Two other Germans were kidnapped in central Afghanistan last week. The body of one was later found by a road. | Two other Germans were kidnapped in central Afghanistan last week. The body of one was later found by a road. |
Afghan authorities are also trying to secure the release of 23 South Koreans being held by Taleban militants. | Afghan authorities are also trying to secure the release of 23 South Koreans being held by Taleban militants. |
The German foreign ministry said it was investigating the latest kidnapping claims. | |
A local hotelier told the BBC that the journalist, who he said worked for a German magazine, had been staying at his lodge when insurgents arrived at the door. | |
They dragged the journalist out of the building and took him away. | |
The hotelier said he was taken with two Afghans, but local officials say only two people were kidnapped. |