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Three Germans abducted by PKK safe with Turkish government
Three Germans abducted by PKK safe with Turkish government
Three German mountaineers abducted by the outlawed PKK on a climbing expedition this month are safe with Turkish government, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson told Reuters on Sunday. The outlawed PKK separatists were forced to release the hostages when they were pursued by Turkish troops aiming to block their escape routes across the border, governor of Agri province told reporters. (UPDATED)
Hurriyet English with wires, 20 July 2008
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