Taliban sets new deadline for hostage exchange

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Source: CCTV.com | 07-27-2007 09:30

In Afghanistan, The Taliban has said again that its jailed militants be freed in exchange for a group of South Koreans. They've also set another deadline for midday Friday. Meanwhile, South Korea says it's trying its best to obtain a quick and safe return of their hostages.

The latest of several Taliban deadlines for the lives of the South Koreans was announced Thursday. It comes a day after one hostage, a 42-year-old pastor, was shot dead.

The South Korean government has expressed outrage at the slaying, and says those responsible will be held accountable.

But Seoul says it opposes any military operation to try to free the hostages.