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21-07-04, 23:36
A US citizen arrested in Kabul over an alleged freelance counter-terrorism operation says he was working with the knowledge of the US defence secretary.
Jonathan K Idema said the US government had abandoned him. Washington says he was a mercenary.
Mr Idema was speaking shortly before he went on trial with two other Americans, Edward Caraballo and Brent Bennett.
The trial, on charges of torture, kidnapping and running a private jail, was adjourned on Wednesday for 15 days.
BBC Read More (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/3912403.stm)
Jonathan K Idema said the US government had abandoned him. Washington says he was a mercenary.
Mr Idema was speaking shortly before he went on trial with two other Americans, Edward Caraballo and Brent Bennett.
The trial, on charges of torture, kidnapping and running a private jail, was adjourned on Wednesday for 15 days.
BBC Read More (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/3912403.stm)