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Taliban Leader Who Took U.S. Journalist Hostage Sentenced to 42 Years
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Taliban Leader Who Took U.S. Journalist Hostage Sentenced to 42 Years

NY Times Local · Jun 9, 2026, 10:59 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

Haji Najibullah had pleaded guilty to hostage taking and providing material support for terrorism.

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The Hindu Former Taliban commander gets 42 years in prison in killings of U.S. soldiers, journalists’ kidnappings

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