Kidnapped Chinese released in Yemen

Originally published January 23, 1998

Yemeni clan members on Thursday released the Chinese engineer who was kidnapped on Tuesday.

AFP quoted the Chinese consulate in Aden as saying the Chinese was set free following a mediation by the Yemeni authorities with Yemeni clans.

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