Doctor, 88, freed after being held for more than seven years in West Africa

Doctor, 88, freed after being held for more than seven years in West Africa
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong (Lisa Marie David/AP)
Fri, 19 May, 2023 - 05:32
Rod McGuirk, Associated Press

An 88-year-old Australian doctor has been released after being held captive by Islamic extremists for more than seven years in West Africa.

Australian foreign minister Penny Wong said Ken Elliott was safe and well after being reunited with his wife and their children on Thursday.

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