Update: 25/10/2010 - Afghanistan - France - hostages - Journalism
To publicise or not: Handling a hostage crisis
French journalists Herve Ghesquiere and Stephane Taponier’s abduction in Afghanistan was initially greeted by a media blackout – for security reasons. Their plight has since moved into the spotlight. But will it help secure their release?
France 3 (video)
FRANCE 24 (text
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http://www.france24.com/en/20101025-france-afghanistan-hostages-publicise-media-blackout-journalist-kidnap-concert