MALI: French hostages held by al Qaeda ‘alive’
Seven hostages, including five French nationals, held by Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb are “alive” in Mali, an unnamed source has said. Since the kidnapping in Niger 10 days ago, French officials have discounted the likelihood of a military rescue. Read More
FRANCE: Sarkozy condemns French hostage ‘assassination’
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has condemned the killing of French hostage Michel Germaneau, held captive since April by al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, confirming the group’s claim on Sunday that they killed the 78-year-old aid worker. Read More
FRANCE: Govt holds urgent talks after al Qaeda claims it executed French hostage
French President Nicolas Sarkozy convened an emergency meeting on Monday, a day after Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb said it had killed 78-year-old French hostage Michel Germaneau in a televised statement broadcast on Sunday. Read More