Posted on 12/08/2012 9:49:40 PM PST by Olog-hai
An American doctor abducted by the Taliban five days ago was rescued Sunday in eastern Afghanistan, the U.S.-led military coalition said.
Dr. Dilip Joseph was captured by Taliban insurgents Wednesday outside the Afghan capital, in the Sarobi district of Kabul province.
He was rescued in an early morning operation ordered after intelligence showed that the doctor was in imminent danger of injury or possible death, according to a statement. …
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If the doctor wasn’t in imminent danger, they wouldn’t have tried to rescue him?
I had no idea that Obama was in Afghanistan.
Did he use an armored Golf Cart in the Raid?
It didn’t say why the doctor was in Afghanistan..
Haitian name?
Indian/Sanskrit. Apparently means “protector”, specifically of the city of Delhi.
He’s an American doctor originally from India and a personal friend.
He also has a wife and a young family and is a strong christian.
You are correct. He was originally from India.
So we only hear about his capture upon his release?
Praise God for for his earthly salvation.
Morning Star Development is a registered US charity, that gets donations from at least one Christian charity, corporations and individual donations. However, beyond that it is pretty opaque, so I can’t tell if it is a front organization.
Hat tip to our guys in camo...job well done.
http://www.gazette.com/articles/afghanistan-110477-endorsements-brokaw.html
Morning Star also operates four medical clinics that work to combat high infant and child mortality rates and stem the spread of infectious diseases, and helps with small-business development.
Read more: http://www.gazette.com/articles/afghanistan-110477-endorsements-brokaw.html#ixzz2EZQ1ubq8
Hope this helps. I’ve known Dilip for several years. He also plays the guitar, sings and has a strong desire to introduce Christianity to Muslems. He works with many Afgan
new leaders.
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