Aid workers released in Somalia

French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s office says six people linked to a French aid group have been released after nine months in captivity in Somalia.

Tue, 11 Aug, 2009 - 15:53

French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s office says six people linked to a French aid group have been released after nine months in captivity in Somalia.

Mr Sarkozy’s office, in a statement today, welcomed the release of the four Europeans and two Kenyans working for the aid group Action Contre la Faim.

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