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January 28, 2008

Breaking Hostage News In Pakistan

This doesn't sound good

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Militants took hostage up to 250 Pakistani schoolchildren in the northwestern town of Bannu on Monday, the interior minister said.

Police had earlier said about 25 children had been taken hostage after the gunman took refuge in the school following a clash with police.

"There are 200 to 250 children in the school and about seven militants. The provincial government is negotiating with them," Interior Minister Hamid Nawaz told Reuters.

Link from Hot Air.

Update: Now there's word they will free the hostages and 'surrender' to locale tribesmen.

Hmmm.

Posted by Mr. Bingley at January 28, 2008 08:33 AM

Comments

Taliban militants. Criminals. How do you tell the difference?

Posted by: RebeccaH at January 28, 2008 06:41 PM

Is there one? You've a better grasp of nuance than I, m'dear. :)

Posted by: Mr. Bingley at January 29, 2008 07:11 AM