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Three hostages freed in Central African Republic
Three hostages held for 10 months arrived in Bangui on a UN flight and were greeted by President Faustin-Archange Touadéra. They are a local government official and two members of the national election authority. They were kidnapped in Bambouti on election day in December.
Why it matters
Their release ends a long ordeal for election workers in a country where armed groups control remote areas.
Background
The Central African Republic has faced conflict between the government and armed groups for years. UN peacekeepers operate in the country.
Sources
- Africanews ↗Oct 24, 3:25 AM ET
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