[wanabidii] Press Releases: Statement on Algeria

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Statement on Algeria 09/03/2014 12:59 PM EDT Statement on Algeria Press Statement Jen Psaki Department Spokesperson Washington, DC September 3, 2014 The United States welcomes the release of two Algerian diplomats, Mourad Ghessas and Kaddour Miloudi, who were kidnapped in April 2012 in Gao, Mali, by the Movement for Unity and Jihad in West Africa (MUJAO). As we join the Algerian Government and people in celebrating the safe return of their countrymen, we also express our sincere condolences for the loss of two other Algerian diplomats, Tahar Touati, who was killed by his captors, and Boualem Saies, who died while in the captivity of this terrorist group. The United States strongly condemns MUJAO’s kidnapping for ransom and calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all those whom it holds hostage. We reaffirm our steadfast partnership with Algeria and remain committed to continuing our strong counterterrorism cooperation and shared unequivocal opposition to paying ransom to terrorists. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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