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Mali frees more jihadists, boosting hostage release scenario: Sources
[AlAhram] 'It's to do with the release of the hostage Soumaila Cisse and the Frenchwoman, Sophie Petronin,' the source said, speaking on condition of anonymity... for fear of being murdered... A second batch of jihadists has been sprung in Mali, sources said Tuesday, boosting speculation that a French charity worker and Malian politician held by the turbans may be freed in a swap. About 30 "jihadist prisoners were released" late Monday and early Tuesday "and were flown north," a Mali security source said. Posted by: trailing wife 2020-10-07 |
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