• Yes, I was detained for eight days in Waziristan in 1996. It was against my will, and my passport and money were taken from me. I was not mistreated or harmed, but I was also not allowed to leave.

    Greg Mortenson: Yes, I was detained for eight days in Waziristan in 1996. It was against my will, and my passport and money were taken from me. I was not mistreated or harmed, but I was also not allowed to leave.
    "Greg Mortenson responds to '60 Minutes' questions about his 'Three Cups of Tea' story". Response to a "60 Minutes" report, latimesblogs.latimes.com. April 18, 2011.