Central Asia: September 27, 1999

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Unable to negotiate the release of four Japanese geologists held captive by Moslem militants, the Kyrgyzstan government announced that it will send ground troops to attempt a rescue. Speed is of the essence, as once Winter sets in, ground operations will be much more difficult.

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