Australian Kidnapped Aid Worker Released

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دوشنبه 8 سنبله 1395 ساعت 10:03 نوشته شده توسط TOLOnews.com

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Aid worker Kerry Jane Wilson, who was abducted in Jalalabad in Nangarhar province in April, was rescued in a National Security of Directorate (NDS) operation on Sunday night, an NDS statement read.

"Kerry Jane Wilson was rescued safely during an NDS special operation in Nangarhar province," the statement added.

According to the statement several suspects have been detained in connection with the kidnapping and investigations are underway.

Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop also confirmed early Monday in a statement that Wilson, who was abducted in Afghanistan in April this year, had been freed.

"She is now safe and well. I am relieved for Kerry Jane, and her family with whom I have remained in close contact," said Bishop.

"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."

She went on to say: "To protect those who remain captive or face the risk of kidnapping in Afghanistan and elsewhere, the government will not comment on the circumstances of Kerry Jane's release. Her family has asked for privacy."

Wilson was kidnaped 28 April 2016 when unknown gunmen entered DACAAR, a consortium of Danish NGOs, and kidnapped the woman.