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Austrian and Swiss women freed after 18 months in Niger reach Benghazi, sources say

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Oct 21 (Reuters) – An Austrian and a Swiss woman arrived in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi after being freed from more than 18 months of abduction and detention in Niger, two official sources speaking on condition of anonymity said on Wednesday.

The sources said the women would be handed over to authorities in their respective countries after the necessary procedures were completed.

(Ayman Al-Werfali in Benghazi; Writing by Enas Alashray; Editing by Chris Reese)

Disclaimer: This report is auto generated from the Reuters news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.

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