UNSC hails release of two abducted diplomats
 

United Nations, Sep 7 (IANS) The UN Security Council (UNSC) Saturday welcomed the release of two Algerian diplomats abducted in **rthern Mali more than two years ago. In a statement issued here, the Council members strongly condemned the assassination of a**ther Algerian diplomat and expressed deep regret about the death while in captivity. Seven Algerian diplomats, including vice-consul Tahar Touati, were kidnapped by the Movement for Oneness and Jihad in West Africa (MUJAO) April 5, 2012, following the eruption of chaos in **rthern Mali. In mid-July 2012, the extremist group released three diplomats.

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