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Taliban calls 10-day truce after freeing hostage

THE Taliban announced a 10-day ceasefire in Pakistan’s Swat Valley yesterday after freeing a Chinese hostage during peace talks with the government, while an abducted American threatened with imminent death by his kidnappers remained missing.

Mon, 16 Feb, 2009

Taliban announce ceasefire in Swat Valley

The Taliban today announced it will adhere to a 10-day ceasefire in Pakistan’s Swat Valley during peace talks with the government.

Sun, 15 Feb, 2009

Hostage released after six months in captivity

A Chinese engineer held captive by militants for six months in Pakistan has been set free and is safe.

Sun, 15 Feb, 2009