Canberra, March 15 (QNA) – An Australian aid worker kidnapped in the Afghan capital of Kabul last November has been released, the Australian government has confirmed to CNN.
“An Australian woman kidnapped in Afghanistan has been released. We thank the authorities in Afghanistan for their support and assistance,” a spokesman for Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said in a statement.
“The Australian Government has provided ongoing consular support. Her family welcomes her safe return and asks that the media respect their privacy at this time.” (QNA)
