Dermot Ahern welcomes release of hostages

The Minister for Foreign Affairs Dermot Ahern has welcomed the release of three United Nations hostages being held in Afghanistan.

Dermot Ahern welcomes release of hostages
Tue, 23 Nov, 2004 - 11:03

The Minister for Foreign Affairs Dermot Ahern has welcomed the release of three United Nations hostages being held in Afghanistan.

The trio, including Co Armagh woman Annetta Flanigan, were freed this morning after four weeks in captivity.

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