But ministry spokesman Lutfullah Mashal said they are probably being held by "armed robbers" and not by a Taliban splinter group.
That group, Jaysh al-Muslimin, has demanded the release of Taliban prisoners in return for the hostages. The group, however, has gradually relaxed its demands and repeated deadlines have passed without apparent incident.
(Reuters)
That group, Jaysh al-Muslimin, has demanded the release of Taliban prisoners in return for the hostages. The group, however, has gradually relaxed its demands and repeated deadlines have passed without apparent incident.
(Reuters)
