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Third German in Afghan 'kidnap' Third German in Afghan 'kidnap'
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A German journalist and his Afghan translator have been kidnapped in Afghanistan's eastern province of Kunar, local officials have said. A German journalist and at least one Afghan have been kidnapped in Afghanistan's eastern province of Kunar, local officials have said.
The pair were said to be trying to reach a village where civilians were killed in a Nato air strike. 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.