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Canadian Colin Rutherford freed from Taliban captivity
Source: BBC
Canadian Colin Rutherford freed from Taliban captivity
12 January 2016 Asia
A Canadian captured by the Taliban in Afghanistan has been freed after more than five years in captivity.
Colin Rutherford was released on Monday, following efforts brokered by the Qatari government, Canadian Foreign Minister Stephane Dion said.
The Taliban announced the capture of Mr Rutherford in 2011, accusing him of being a spy. Mr Rutherford denied this, saying he was a tourist.
In a statement, the Taliban said he had been released on humanitarian grounds.
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12 January 2016 Asia
A Canadian captured by the Taliban in Afghanistan has been freed after more than five years in captivity.
Colin Rutherford was released on Monday, following efforts brokered by the Qatari government, Canadian Foreign Minister Stephane Dion said.
The Taliban announced the capture of Mr Rutherford in 2011, accusing him of being a spy. Mr Rutherford denied this, saying he was a tourist.
In a statement, the Taliban said he had been released on humanitarian grounds.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-35291531
