US Warns Americans in Afghanistan Could Be Kidnapping Targets [View All]

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The United States has warned Americans in Afghanistan, especially American journalists and foreigners working for U.S. media groups, that they may be targeted for kidnap. The warning comes as suspected Taleban insurgents are said to have abducted Friday, two vehicles from a U.N. funded aid group.

The State Department says the U.S. embassy in Kabul has received "credible information" that remnants of the ousted Taleban government may try to take American journalists hostage, to exchange for Taleban members in U.S. custody.

The warning comes amid increased reports of anti-government activities led by the Taleban and guerrillas of the al-Qaida terror network, particularly in the southern and eastern parts of Afghanistan.

The warning also coincides with increased concerns over new terrorist attacks in the United States and in Saudi Arabia.
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