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Afghan, Foreign Suspects Held For Alleged Poisoning Of Schoolgirls
June 06, 2012
by RFE/RL's Radio Free Afghanistan
TALOQAN, Afghanistan -- A security official in Afghanistan's northeastern Takhar Province says 17 people have been detained in connection with the alleged gas poisoning of hundreds of schoolgirls.
The official told RFE/RL's Radio Free Afghanistan that those in custody include Afghans and "foreigners."
He did not specify the nationalities of the foreign suspects.
Health officials in Takhar have said some 800 schoolgirls recently fell ill after allegedly inhaling poisonous gas that was released at six schools in the region.
The Taliban has denied any involvement in attacks on schools, and demanded punishment for those responsible for the gas attacks.
In 1996-2001, when it held power over most of Afghanistan, the Taliban barred girls from attending schools, deeming female school attendance un-Islamic.
With additional reporting by AFP
Source: http://www.rferl.org/content/suspects-held-alleged-poisoning-afghan-schoolgirls/24605421.html
Copyright (c) 2012. RFE/RL, Inc. Reprinted with the permission of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington DC 20036.
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