A religious charity operating in Africa has reported that a German missionary, abducted a year ago in Mali, has been freed by Islamist militants associated with al-Qaeda.
Father Hans Joachim Lohre was taken in the capital city of Bamako, as confirmed by Missionaries for Africa.
No specific information has been disclosed regarding the circumstances surrounding his release.
Both the governments of Germany and Mali have refrained from making any official statements regarding this development.
Father Lohre has been a resident of Mali for 30 years, focusing on teaching interfaith dialogue at an institute that promotes harmony between Islam and Christianity.
While kidnappings of foreigners are not uncommon in Mali, they typically occur in areas outside the capital, making this case particularly notable for its location.
Source-BBC
