The Guardian Australia ·general ·4 hours ago

Haji Najibullah faces 42-year sentence for 2008 kidnapping of journalist

Haji Najibullah appeared in Manhattan federal court this week as he faced a possible 42-year sentence for his role in the 2008 kidnapping of U.S. journalist David Rohde. Rohde, held captive for seven months, accused Najibullah of refusing to take responsibility for his actions during the brutal ordeal. The proceedings conclude a years-long saga of violence and hostage-taking.

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