French media have reported that the two French journalists kidnapped in Afghanistan are alive and in good health. According to official sources, the reporters were kidnapped along with three Afghan assistants in Kapisa province north-east of Kabul earlier this week. A spokesman for the journalists' employer, French TV Channel FR3, said they are in good condition. There is no word, however, on the condition of the three Afghans. <br/>Suspected Taliban militants ambushed the reporters as they were being driven through the war-torn region between Surobi and Tagab on Wednesday. <br/>Italian news agency Ansa quoted a spokesman for the local Afghan Governor as saying the group had been taken to a remote Taliban stronghold. The spokesman named as Alim Ayar told Ansa that efforts are under way to secure the release of the hostages with the help of tribal elders. <br/>The Taliban and other insurgent groups operate in Kapisa province. French troops are also stationed there as part of the NATO-led force.
News On AIR | January 2, 2010 9:14 AM
Kidnapped French scribes alive