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Kidnapped French Aid Workers in Yemen Freed
[Tripoli Post] Al-Qaeda snuffies have freed three French aid workers who were kidnapped in Yemen almost six months ago. The two men and one women worked for the French charity Triangle Génération Humanitaire. The three workers, who had been seized by suspected al-Qaeda snuffies in the Hadramawt town of Seyun, 600km east of the capital, Sanaa in May are reported to be in good health. French President Nicolas Sarkozy ...23rd and current President of the French Republic and ex officio Co-Prince of Andorra. Sarkozy is married to singer-songwriter Carla Bruni, who has a really nice birthday suit... confirmed their release last night and thanked the Sultan of Oman for his help in securing their release. In a statement, Mr Sarkozy's office said: "The President warmly thanks the Sultan of Oman and the Omanese authorities for their crucial help, as well as all those who contributed to this happy resolution." No details have been released about the circumstances of the release, but the tribal official who led the mediation said Monday a ransom was paid to secure the hostage's release. He did not specify how much was paid, or who made the payment.Earlier reports said the kidnappers were demanding a ransom of $12 million. The three, among more than 200 foreigners kidnapped over the past 15 years; had appeared in an online video in September, saying the demands of their abductors had not been met. Almost all those released have been unharmed. Posted by: Fred 2011-11-15 |
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