Irishman among kidnapped oil workers

An Irishman is among up to 41 oil workers believed to have been kidnapped by al Qaeda-affiliated group at a gas field in Algeria.

Irishman among kidnapped oil workers
Thu, 17 Jan, 2013 - 00:00
Conall Ó Fátharta

It is understood the 36-year-old married man is from Northern Ireland and holds an Irish passport.

He was among a group of up to 41 hostages taken during a raid by Islamic militants during a raid on the Amenas facility located in southern Algeria.

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