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Kidnapped Irish aid worker makes contact

Source: Guardian Unlimited

Khartoum : Sudan | 2 months ago

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A kidnapped Irish aid worker held in Sudan has made contact with her family in Ireland , relatives confirmed today. Sharon Commins was abducted in Sudan 10 weeks ago along with her Ugandan colleague Hilda Kawuki while working for the Irish aid agency Goal.

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Kidnapped Irish aid worker makes contact

News Source: Guardian Unlimited | 2 months ago

A kidnapped Irish aid worker held in Sudan has made contact with her family in Ireland , relatives confirmed today. Sharon Commins was abducted in Sudan 10 weeks ago along with her Ugandan colleague Hilda Kawuki while working for the Irish aid...
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