Afghanistan: Abducted Australian female aid worker released
The female aid worker has been identified as Kerry Jane Wilson.
She was abducted in April.
"I confirm that Kerry Jane Wilson, who was abducted in Afghanistan in April this year, has been released, and she is now safe and well. I am relieved for Kerry Jane, and her family with whom I have remained in close contact," Wilson said in a statement.
"I deeply appreciate the work of the authorities in Afghanistan whose support and assistance facilitated her release, as well as Australian consular staff who continue to provide assistance to Ms Wilson and her family," she said.
"To protect those who remain captive or face the risk of kidnapping in Afghanistan and elsewhere, the Government will not comment on the circumstances of Kerry Jane’s release. Her family has asked for privacy," she said.
Relieved with the news of Kerry Jane Wilson's release - safe and well https://t.co/sGZrC57sQw
— Julie Bishop (@JulieBishopMP) August 29, 2016
Image: Kerry Jane Wilson Facebook page
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