German hostage held in Sahel since 2018 freed
By DW
14 December 2022 |
7:39 am
Jörg Lange was kidnapped by jihadis in Niger more than 4 1/2 years ago and was reportedly sold to the so-called Islamic State armed group. The 63-year-old engineer is said to be in good health.
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