Reza Din

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Alerts | Afghanistan

France 3 television crew released after 547 days

'Free the hostages!' was the rallying cry for those seeking the release of Hervé Ghesquière, left, and Stéphane Taponier. (AFP/Michel Gangne)

New York, June 29, 2011--Eighteen months after their abduction in Afghanistan, the Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the release of France 3 television crew members Hervé Ghesquière, Stéphane Taponier, and Reza Din.

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June 29, 2011 3:55 PM ET |
Tags: Abducted, France 3 Television, Hervé Ghesquière, Reza Din, Stéphane Taponier
Statements | Afghanistan, France

French journalists released in Afghanistan

New York, June 29, 2001--The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes reports from the French government that journalists Hervé Ghesquière and Stéphane Taponier and their interpreter Reza Din have been released after more than 18 months in captivity. CPJ is seeking further news about the group's fixer and driver, known as Ghulam and Sattar, who were also abducted.
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June 29, 2011 2:03 PM ET |
Tags: Abducted, France 3 Television, Ghulam, Hervé Ghesquière, Reza Din, Sattar, Stéphane Taponier

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