Sunday, August 9, 2009

U.S. Soldier Still Being Held Prisoner By Taliban


In July we heard about Pfc. Bowe R. Bergdahl who was taken captive by the Taliban.
The Conservative Lady: Soldier Held in Afghanistan

Today there was an update on Pfc. Bergdahl.



Our troops are in harms way every day. Let us continue to pray for the safe return of Pfc. Bergdahl and for the safety of all our brave soldiers.

Taliban: Awaiting US response on captured troop

By ISHTIAQ MAHSUD, Aug 9
Associated Press Writer

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (AP) - A militant commander who is holding a U.S. soldier abducted in Afghanistan said Sunday that Taliban leader Mullah Omar's council is waiting for a response to its demands before deciding the American's fate.

It was the first news of Pfc. Bowe R. Bergdahl, 23, made public since a Taliban video was released July 18.

Maulvi Sangin, an insurgent commander for eastern Afghanistan, said the Taliban's governing body was awaiting a response to demands it made to the U.S. for his return.

"The American's fate is in the hand of (leadership), which is waiting until a response from the Americans to its demands," Sangin told The Associated Press.

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2 comments:

  1. I hope they find him before Clinton sticks his nose in this.

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  2. You never know what might happen with this administration. Thanks for commenting.

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