Taliban release video of captive U.S. soldier

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Taliban release video of captive U.S. soldier

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26 December,2009 11:04 am

The Taliban issued a new video of a U.S. soldier Bowe Bergdahl, who was captured six months ago in Afghanistan, with an offer to release him in a prisoner exchange. A spokesman for the international forces denounced the video, but declined to comment on the possibility of an exchange or on efforts to rescue the captive. The military says he is the only American soldier who has been captured by insurgents during the war. The 36 minutes video shows the soldier wearing a military uniform and sunglasses and speaking directly to the camera. He identifies himself and gives his hometown, rank, blood type and mother's maiden name. He appears healthy and not visibly harmed.