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SA’s McGown family describes ‘miracle’ of Mali hostage release

SA’s McGown family describes ‘miracle’ of Mali hostage release

South African Stephen McGown, captured by Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) in Mali nearly six years ago, has been freed. “I’m pleased to say that my son is looking well and very healthy, and his mind seems as sharp as ever,” said his father, Malcolm McGown, during a…

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IOM: Social media used to extort ransom for migrants held in Libya

IOM: Social media used to extort ransom for migrants held in Libya

Social media images of trapped migrants in Libya are being used to extort ransom from their family and friends, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said Thursday. The United Nations Migration Agency described a video recorded by a Somali journalist and posted to Facebook on June 9 that showed some…

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