Held Since February, More Hostages Gain Release

The Afghan intelligence service says it has gained the release of eight more hostages from an original group of 31 who were kidnapped by gunmen in February, reports the Khaama Press (Afghanistan).

The release of five men, two women and a young boy was finalized on Tuesday, according to a statement from the National Directorate of Security (NDS).

Nineteen other hostages were freed in early May. There has been no official word on the situation of the remaining four prisoners. ...