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Who are the jihadist leaders released in exchange for hostages?
Last week, several Malian and international hostages were released in exchange for the release of several hundred prisoners. Among them are fighters…
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many national hostages held in the Sahel along with Westerners
The release of the French hostage, Sophie Pétronin, put the spotlight on Westerners still being held in the Sahel. But next to…
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In the news: the underside of a liberation
After moments of joy and effusion, following the release late last week in Mali of the three Western hostages and opposition leader…
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What do we know about other international hostages in the hands of jihadists?
At least five Western hostages are still being held captive in the Sahel. Among them the Colombian Gloria Cecilia Argoti, with whom…
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Ghanaian Nana Akufo-Addo is optimistic about the rest of the transition
Ghanaian head of state Nana Akufo-Addo, current president of the West African states (ECOWAS), declared on Sunday (October 11th) during her visit…
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expected the Ghanaian president in Bamako with a message of “solidarity” from ECOWAS
The President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, the current President of ECOWAS is expected this Sunday, October 11 in Bamako for a few…
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the recent release of hostages calls into question the fate of Colombian sister Gloria
The recent release of hostages in Mali raises hopes that more hostages will be released. Several Malians and six Westerners are still…
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Mali: loyalty of ministers …
Available! Finally free! Soumaïla Cissé, Sophie Pétronin and the other hostages are reunited with their families. Also the senior figures from the…
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Switzerland says civilians being held hostage in Mali have been killed by prisoners
Switzerland’s foreign ministry said on Friday that a Swiss woman held hostage in Mali had been killed by an Islamist group. The…
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In the news: “Behind the scenes of a liberation”
“Behind the scenes of a liberation”. It is a title that we find at the same time on the front page of…
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behind the scenes of the release of the hostages, tough negotiations
The release on Thursday night of the four hostages in Mali, Soumaïla Cissé, Sophie Pétronin and the two Italians, Nicola Chiacchio and…
