The French army released four hostages - two French, one American and one South Korean - during an intervention in northern Burkina Faso in which two French soldiers were killed.

French Hostages Kidnapped in Benin Released, Two Soldiers Killed During Operation

According to the Elysee, Patrick Picque and Laurent Lassimouillas, kidnapped in Benin on May 1st, 2019, were rescued during a military operation in Burkina Faso. The Elysee announced, Friday, May 10, 2019 , the release of the two French kidnapped in Benin and held hostage . “This release was achieved through a military operation, conducted by French forces on the night of […]

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