British Prime Minister Tony Blair confirmed on Monday that Afghanistan's ruling Taliban militia had handed over detained British journalist Yvonne Ridley to Pakistani officials and that she had been met by British diplomats.
"I can report that Yvonne Ridley has been handed over to Pakistani officials with whom we have been liaising closely since her detention," Blair said.
"She has been met by consular staff of the High Commission. She'll be taken to Islamabad this evening. There'll be accomodation with the High Commission," he added -- LONDON (AFP)
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