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June 16, 2009

Two Al Jazeera producers detained in Afghanistan

By paulmcnally

Al Jazeera has called for the immediate release of two producers detained in Afghanistan, according to the Guardian.

Qais Azimy was told to report to the country’s intelligence headquarters on Sunday for an interview. Hameedullah Shah was picked up from the Al Jazeera bureau by two officers.

They have not been heard from since.

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