American rescued from Taliban, coalition says

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By NBC News staff and wire servicesKABUL, Afghanistan -- An American citizen abducted  by the Taliban five days ago was rescued Sunday in eastern Afghanistan, the  U.S.-led military coalition said.

Follow @NBCNewsWorld  Dr. Dilip Joseph was captured by  Taliban insurgents Wednesday outside the Afghan capital, in the Sarobi district  of Kabul province, a statement by the coalition said.

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.


A non-profit organization called Morning Star Development said in a statement that Joseph worked as its medical adviser and is from Colorado Springs.

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