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Taliban Claims Kidnapping of 25 Pakistani Boys

It's punishment for their parents' support of the government

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 3, 2011 1:10 PM CDT

(Newser) – The Taliban says it has kidnapped about 25 Pakistani boys as punishment for their parents' support of the government, reports Reuters. Militants reportedly captured the youths when they mistakenly crossed the border into Afghanistan during an outing. A spokesman said militants have yet to decide the boys' fate. "We have kidnapped them as their parents and tribal elders are helping the government and are fighting against us," he said.

File photo of a citizens' militia set up in Pakistan to fight the Taliban raising their rifles.
File photo of a citizens' militia set up in Pakistan to fight the Taliban raising their rifles.   (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen)
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flameforjustice
Sep 4, 2011 5:49 PM CDT
Well the pakistani young boys will treated the same way as boys are with catholic priests. The only difference will be public beheadings after they are no longer fit for sexual use/abuse . Tragic indeed.
fractal
Sep 3, 2011 11:51 PM CDT
So thats how you win the hearts and minds of the people.
George-Jetson
Sep 3, 2011 10:36 PM CDT
They like young boys, the goats were getting boring.
 

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