Two French journalists abducted near Kabul

Two French journalists alongside three Afghans traveling with them have been kidnapped northeast of the Afghan capital, officials said Thursday.

The journalists were abducted in a district of Kapisa province, 120 km (75 miles) from Kabul. French Defense Minister Herve Morin, who is visiting the country, said he had no news of the journalists since Wednesday.

The journalists have not been named but media sources in Paris said they work for the French TV Channel FR3, the BBC reported.

According to Kapisa Provincial Police Chief Matiuallah Safi, the elements behind the kidnappings were yet to be identified.

"Two French journalists, their translator and driver were kidnapped by anti-government elements," Reuters quoted Safi as saying.

Despite the presence of thousands of foreign troops in the country, many parts of Afghanistan, including Kapisa province, remain under the control of militants.

Kidnapping has become a lucrative business in Afghanistan.

Source: PressTV.
Link: http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=115109§ionid=351020403.