The soldier, Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, 28, was turned over to American Special Operations troops inside Afghanistan near the Pakistan border about 10:30 a.m. Saturday in a tense however uneventful exchange with 18 Taliban officials, American officials stated. Moments later on, Sergeant Bergdahl was whisked away by the helicopter-borne task forces, American officials stated. He was found in good condition and able to stroll.
The 5 Taliban detainees at Guantánamo, consisting of 2 senior militant commanders said to be linked in killing countless Shiites in Afghanistan, were being transferred to the custody of officials from Qatar, who will accompany them back to that Persian Gulf state, where they will be subject to security restrictions, including a 1 year travel ban. For more stories, click here.
The 5 Taliban detainees at Guantánamo, consisting of 2 senior militant commanders said to be linked in killing countless Shiites in Afghanistan, were being transferred to the custody of officials from Qatar, who will accompany them back to that Persian Gulf state, where they will be subject to security restrictions, including a 1 year travel ban. For more stories, click here.
