UN security staff released in Yemen after 18 months in captivity
United NationsReuters Five United Nations security staff who were kidnapped in Yemen by al-Qaeda militants 18 months ago have been released, the United Nations said on Friday. United Nations security staff (1st-3rd left) and (8th left), who have been released from the hands of al-Qaeda militants, stand with David Gressly, the United Nations Resident and […]
RELEASED: FR TOM UZHUNNALIL – JESUS WAS WITH ME EVERY DAY I WAS HELD CAPTIVE
There were celebrations this week when Indian Roman Catholic priest Fr Tom Uzhunnalil was released after 18 months captivity in Yemen. World Watch Monitor reports on his subsequent meeting with Pope Francis and looks at the background to the case…
India’s church rejoices after release of Fr Tom Uzhunnalil
World Watch Monitor India’s church, government and politicians from across the political landscape have all expressed relief and joy over the release of Salesian Fr Tom Uzhunnalil, kidnapped in Yemen in March, 2016. Statements hailing the release of the Indian priest have poured in – from India’s foreign minister, Sushma Swaraj, to the president of the […]