World Health Organization employee released in Mali

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A World Health Organization employee was released in northern Mali after being abducted by unidentified assailants, a spokesperson said Friday.

“We are conducting the formalities to bring him back to (the capital),” he said.

Dr. Mahamadou Diawara was freed Thursday afternoon and is in Gao town, Abdoulaye Cisse, communication officer for the WHO in Mali told The Associated Press. (LaPresse)

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