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Mali: Al-Qaeda Releases South African Hostage Held in Mali Since 2011
DW, 3 August 2017
Stephen McGowan is the last of three friends to be released by al-Qaeda after they were abducted from Timbuktu, while touring Mali on motorbikes. Upon his return home, South Africa… Read more »
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South Africa: Government On Release of Mr Stephen Malcolm McGowan
Govt of SA, 3 August 2017
Mr Stephen Malcolm McGowan, a South African national, was kidnapped in November 2011 in Timbuktu, Mali by Al Qaeda militants whilst on holiday. He was kept in captivity since then.… Read more »
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South Africa: Stephen McGown's Bitter Sweet Return Home
SAnews.gov.za, 3 August 2017
In a bitter sweet moment, the McGown family has thanked South Africans and the world for their support and prayers for the last five years when Stephen McGown was held captive. Read more »
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South Africa: Stephen McGown a Free Man
SAnews.gov.za, 3 August 2017
South African national, Stephen McGown, who was kidnapped by Islamist militants in Mali has been released, government announced on Thursday. Read more »
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South Africa: Hostage in Mali Freed After Nearly Six Years in Captivity
News24Wire, 3 August 2017
Stephen McGown, a South African who has been held hostage in Mali for more than five years, has been released, it emerged on Thursday. Read more »
South African Hostage in Mali Freed After Years in Captivity
Stephen McGowan, who was abducted by al-Qaeda operatives in Mali during November 2011, has been released after nearly six years in captivity, International Relations and Co-operation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane confirmed.
Screenshot of a video released in December 2015 delivering proof of life for South African citizen Stephen McGowan. McGowan was abducted by al-Qaeda operatives in Mali during November 2011.
InFocus
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The release of Stephen McGowan, who was abducted along with Swedish national Johan Gustafsson by al-Qaeda operatives in Mali in November 2011, has been an ongoing effort for ... Read more »
