Benin: Release of Five Beninese After 45 Days in the Hands of Armed Groups

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In Benin, five hostages were released last weekend, after 45 days of captivity, in the north of the country. The nationals regained their freedom after six weeks of detention by armed groups who shook the town of Kalalé, a border area with Nigeria, again earlier this month.

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Five people abducted in the Kalalé region of northern Benin returned to freedom after 45 days of captivity in the hands of an armed group, according to information reported by RFI on Tuesday, 16 September. Five hostages released Among the victims are a pastor and four of his followers. Their release would be the result of negotiations conducted by a local mediator, although no official statement had been made by the Beninese authorities. A regio…