Somalia: Puntland Locals Safely Release Galmudug Hostage

Garowe — Abdullahi Abdiqadir Warsame who was kidnapped by Puntland locals a - retaliation kidnapping for a relative being held in Galmudug - was released Sunday after Puntland community efforts, Garowe Online reports.

Mr. Warsame who was held hostage for 19 days in which Puntland traditional elders, community leaders, government officials and Islamic scholars were negotiating his release. On Monday, the negotiators held a publicized event where they urged that Puntland citizens not to seek revenge.

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