Afghans free two French hostages

Two French journalists held hostage in Afghanistan since December 2009 have been freed.

Wed, 29 Jun, 2011 - 16:20

Two French journalists held hostage in Afghanistan since December 2009 have been freed.

France-3 television said their reporters Stephane Taponier and Herve Ghesquiere have been released, without providing further details. Their translator, Reza Din, was also released.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Afghanistan Person: Afghans Person: Stephane Taponier Person: Herve Ghesquiere Person: Reza Din Person: President Nicolas Sarkozy Person: president Person: Hamid Karzai Organisation: France Organisation: 3

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