Taliban say talks falter on South Korean hostages
23 Jul 2007

KANDAHAR: Taliban rebels in Afghanistan warned on Monday that talks to secure the release of 23 South Korean hostages were "not going well" and reiterated their threat to kill them by sunset.

The Islamic militant group has set an extended deadline of 2000 IST on Monday for their demands to be met, including the release of 23 Taliban prisoners and the withdrawal of South Korean troops from Afghanistan.

"The talks are continuing, but it seems they are not going well," Taliban spokesman Yousuf Ahmadi told over telephone from an undisclosed location, challenging more upbeat reports from the Afghan government side.

"If they continue in this way, I think the hostages will be killed."
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