Held by the Taliban. Part Four – A Drone Strike and Dwindling Hope

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A Drone Strike and Dwindling Hope (Published 2009)

The area of Pakistan where David Rohde, a Times reporter, and two Afghan colleagues were held for months was frequently hit by missiles fired from American drones.

Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/21/world/asia/21hostage.html

TWO deafening explosions shook the walls of the compound where the Taliban held us hostage. My guards and I dived to the floor as chunks of dirt hurtled through the window.