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| Afghanistan |
| Afghan intelligence rescued Australian aid worker during a special raid |
| 2016-08-30 |
| [Khaama (Afghanistan)] The Australian aid worker was released during a special military operation conducted by the operatives of the Afghan intelligence, National Directorate of Security ...the Afghan national intel agency... (NDS). NDS said the special operation was conducted in Nangarahr province but did not elaborate further regarding the exact location. According to NDS several people have been enjugged Keep yer hands where we can see 'em, if yez please! during the operation in connection to the hostage taking of the aid worker and an investigation is underway regarding the case. Kerry Jane Wilson was kidnapped by unknown gunnies from the vicinity of Jalalabad city, the bustling provincial capital of Nangarhar The unfortunate Afghan province located adjacent to Mohmand, Kurram, and Khyber Agencies. The capital is Jalalabad. The province was the fief of Younus Khalis after the Soviets departed and one of his sons is the current provincial Taliban commander. Nangarhar is Haqqani country.. province four months ago. Julie Bishop, the foreign minister of Australia, earlier thanked the Afghan authorities for securing the release of the aid worker. ""I confirm that Kerry Jane Wilson, who was kidnapped in Afghanistan in April this year, has been released, and she is now safe and well. I am relieved for Kerry Jane, and her family with whom I have remained in close contact," Bishop said. Ms Bishop further added "I deeply appreciate the work of the authorities in Afghanistan whose support and assistance facilitated her release, as well as Australian consular staff who continue to provide assistance to Ms Wilson and her family." No group including the Talibs has so far grabbed credit for the abduction of the aid worker. However, today is that tomorrow you were thinking about yesterday... it is believed that her abductors were likely small-time Mister Bigs interested in making money rather than hardcore Lions of Islam such as Taliban. |
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