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Australian Aid Worker Kerry Wilson Freed in Afghanistan
Kerry Jane Wilson, 60, was working with an NGO when she was taken from the company’s office in Jalalabad by armed men in military-style uniforms.
The authorities in Australia informed regarding the release of Kerry Jane Wilson on Monday but no further details were given regarding the circumstance surrounding her release.
She is now “safe and well”, according to Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, who gave no further details.
Ms Wilson’s 91-year-old father, Brian Wilson, had earlier told the Australian Broadcasting Corp he was extremely worried about his daughter, but that the kidnappers would probably keep her alive.
However she added that she “deeply appreciated the work of the authorities in Afghanistan whose support and assistance facilitated (Ms Wilson’s) release”.
Jalalabad is close to the border with Pakistan, in a region where militant groups are known to operate.