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Turkish reporter kidnapped in Cairo rescued

02 February 2011 [17:55] - TODAY.AZ
Fox TV's Turkish reporter in Cairo, Erol Candabakoglu, who was kidnapped earlier Wednesday while he was filming the Bolak neighbourhood, was rescued by the Police.

Candabakoglu who called the AA reporter in Cairo said he and his driver were kidnapped, by street gangsters with knives and sticks in their hands calling for help from the AA reporter.

The Turkish Embassy officials contacted Egyptian authorities and asked for help. The Police who launched an operation rescued Candabakoglu and his driver.


/World Bulletin/
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