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United Kingdom Bin Laden links fate of French hostages to Afghanistan withdrawal
Published on 21/01/2011
Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden said the release of French hostages in Niger depends on French forces leaving Afghanistan, according to a audio message broadcast by the Al Jazeera television network.