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<title><![CDATA[Afghan Kidnappings: Local Journalists Face Risks]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Time: Time: While abductions of foreign journalists can end and have ended in tragedy, the risks facing Afghan journalists are even greater. The Taliban and other lawless elements in the country are often motivated by the potential ransoms &#8212; sometimes worth several million dollars &#8212; they believe foreigners can bring them. Afghan journalists who fall into their hands generally do not offer the same moneymaking possibilities. And so the escape of Ludin, who like some other local journalists acts as a "fixer" for foreign correspondents, was particularly welcome.]]></description>
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