Afghan Spy Service Frees German-Afghan Citizen
By VOA News
07 August 2008
Afghanistan's spy service says it has freed a businessman with German-Afghan citizenship who was kidnapped in Kabul almost two weeks ago.
The service's deputy director, Abdullah Laghmani, says three suspected kidnappers were also arrested Thursday.
Officials say the victim, Azizullah, runs a popular wedding hall in the Afghan capital. They say the kidnappers were holding him for a $3 million ransom.
Also today, the Afghan Interior Ministry said police clashed with Taliban militants in the Zhari district of southern Kandahar province, killing eight militants and wounding seven others.
Meanwhile, the U.S.-led coalition in Afghanistan said Wednesday one of its soldiers died from injuries sustained during a roadside bomb attack in western Afghanistan on Monday.
More than 500 U.S. troops have been killed in Afghanistan since 2001, when the U.S. military helped oust the Taliban-led government.
On Wednesday, U.S. Lieutenant General Thomas Metz said the number of roadside bombings in Afghanistan has hit a four year high. Roughly 120 roadside bombs exploded in April - 40 of which resulted in casualties. Metz is in charge of leading the U.S. fight against roadside bombs or Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
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