Australian Doctor Released From Al Qaeda: There are many dangerous terrorist organization groups in the world, which are known for carrying out their terrorist incidents. Meanwhile, extremists associated with Al Qaeda in West Africa had imprisoned an Australian doctor for 7 years. However, now after seven years the Australian doctor has been released by Al Qaeda operatives.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said that 88-year-old Dr. Kenneth Elliot has been released after 7 years. He is safe and healthy. He is reunited with his wife, Jocelyn, and their children.
Kidnap on the border of Burkina Faso
Dr. Kenneth Elliot and his wife Jocelyn were kidnapped in January 2016 from Jibo, located on the border of Burkina Faso. Both were running a 120 bedded hospital in Jibo for the last 40 years.
Three weeks after kidnapping the doctor’s wife was released. Behind this, Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb argued that women should not be included in the war. Apart from this, the public pressure on Al Qaeda and at the behest of the leaders, the woman was released unconditionally.
Thank you for your cooperation and sympathy
At the age of 88 and many years away from home, Dr. Kenneth Elliott’s family said in a statement after his release from the clutches of Al Qaeda. After Dr. Elliot now needs to rest. He needs more time to get ready again. We thank people for their cooperation and sympathy.
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