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Red Cross confirms release of kidnapped staff member in Darfur
The International Committee of the Red Cross, (ICRC) has confirmed that one of its staff abducted in West Darfur in October last year is free at last.
Gauthier Lefèvre
According to the agency, Gauthier Lefèvre, released near Al Geneina the capital of West Darfur State on Thursday after 147 days in captivity, is tired but appears to be in good health.
The ICRC says it is relieved and happy that Gauthier will soon be back with his family and friends, who have been living a painful nightmare for almost five months and cannot wait to see him return home.
The ICRC began working in Sudan in 1978. Since 2004, it has been responding to needs arising from the hostilities in Darfur.
The ICRC says its priority is to ensure that people affected by armed conflict are protected in accordance with international humanitarian law and that they receive emergency aid, medical care and any other basic assistance they may require.
Diane Bailey, United Nations
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