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2007-12-26 Afghanistan

Two Britons arrested in Afghanistan on security charges: officials

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Posted by Fred 2007-12-26 00:00|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top
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Posted by Some lame Russky spammer 2007-12-26 01:35|| 2007-12-26 01:35|| Front Page Top

#2 This might be linked to the original article:

One is a high-ranking UN employee, Briton Mervyn Patterson, the other is acting head of the EU mission in Afghanistan, Irishman Michael Semple.

The expulsion order follows claims that the men had held talks with the Taleban in Helmand province in the south.

The Afghan government has said the pair must leave by Thursday, and the UN has reportedly booked a flight.

Perhaps their activities were undermining the authority of the Afghan government.

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2007-12-26 12:34|| 2007-12-26 12:34|| Front Page Top

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