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Canada's ambassador denies Pakistan report of prisoner swap for Fung
 Canada's ambassador to Afghanistan says there is no truth to a Pakistan newspaper report that two Taliban leaders were released in a swap for CBC reporter Mellissa Fung. Fung was kidnapped Oct. 12 and released on the weekend. The Pakistan Observer is reporting that two senior Taliban leaders facing charges of terrorism were released by the Afghan government in exchange for Fung. But Canadian ambassador Ron Hoffmann says that's not the case and the Canadian government did not cut a deal. Hoffman says it was possible that the kidnappers made the demand, since it wouldn't have been out of line for a high-profile western hostage. Prime Minister Stephen Harper has said there was no ranson paid for Fung's release and has praised the work of Afghan officials in securing her release. Posted by: anonymous5089 2008-11-10 |
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