Hostage release talks set to start

Hostage release talks set to start

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan - Human rights activist Tursunbek Akunov (C) leaves for Pakistan on the afternoon of Sept. 25 with the aim of holding talks with representatives of Muslim guerrillas for the release of a group of hostages, including four Japanese, being held by the guerrillas, who are from neighboring Uzbekistan.

Activist says guerrillas guarantee safety of Japanese hostages

Activist says guerrillas guarantee safety of Japanese hostages

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan - Human rights activist Tursunbek Akunov gives an interview to Kyodo News in Bishkek on Sept. 9, in which he said the field commander of Muslim guerrillas holding a dozen hostages has guaranteed that four Japanese hostages are safe and well. Akunov is brokering negotiations between the Kyrgyz military and the guerrillas.

Hostage release talks set to start

Hostage release talks set to start

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan - Human rights activist Tursunbek Akunov (C) leaves for Pakistan on the afternoon of Sept. 25 with the aim of holding talks with representatives of Muslim guerrillas for the release of a group of hostages, including four Japanese, being held by the guerrillas, who are from neighboring Uzbekistan.

Activist says guerrillas guarantee safety of Japanese hostages

Activist says guerrillas guarantee safety of Japanese hostages

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan - Human rights activist Tursunbek Akunov gives an interview to Kyodo News in Bishkek on Sept. 9, in which he said the field commander of Muslim guerrillas holding a dozen hostages has guaranteed that four Japanese hostages are safe and well. Akunov is brokering negotiations between the Kyrgyz military and the guerrillas.