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Kidal kidnapping Nov 2013
Today 2 french journalists, one man one woman, were kidnapped in Kidal.
Don't know any details yet.
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French Reporters Killed near Kidal
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Very sad, RIP.
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They were experienced journalists with good knowledge of the region. French Serval troops would not take them to Kidal, but they probably bought a ride with Minusma (African) troops. Then they spent several days in Kidal (mistake), before they were kidnapped, unguarded, just next to the garrison. Bah.
How could they be shot when they were potentially worth millions of €?
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I understand these killed journalists were already 6 days in Kidal. Way too long I would say. The longer you stay, the more dangerous it gets
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