Kidnap group split over fate of UN hostages

The purported leader of Taliban-linked militants holding three United Nations hostages, including Armagh woman Annetta Flanigan, said his group was split over whether they should “get rid” of the captives.

Kidnap group split over fate of UN hostages

The purported leader of Taliban-linked militants holding three United Nations hostages, including Armagh woman Annetta Flanigan, said his group was split over whether they should “get rid” of the captives.

After a deadline set for reaching a deal for the hostages’ release passed last night, Jaish-al Muslimeen leader Mohammed Akbar Agha said the group would meet to decide their fate.

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