Kidnapped priest held since November released

A French priest kidnapped in Cameroon in mid-November has been set free, authorities have said.

Kidnapped priest held since November released
Tue, 31 Dec, 2013 - 10:06

A French priest kidnapped in Cameroon in mid-November has been set free, authorities have said.

French president Francois Hollande thanked officials in Cameroon and Nigeria for their “relentless” efforts in helping to free the rev Georges Vandenbeusch.

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