Nigerian rebels free 6 of 9 hostages
UPI
Warri (Nigeria):
Nigerian rebels have released six foreign oil workers, keeping three from the United States and Britain as hostages. One U.S. citizen was among the group freed, which also included two Egyptians, two Thais and a Filipino, the BBC reported Thursday.
All were employed by a U.S. oil services company, Willbros, and were captured while laying pipeline for Shell on Feb. 18.
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The freed hostages were handed over to a group of reporters. Five were let go because they are from countries with little interest in the oil business. Macon Williams, released because of his poor health and age, told Sky News that he has "no animosity" towards his kidnappers.
Mar 02, 2006
UPI
Warri (Nigeria):
Nigerian rebels have released six foreign oil workers, keeping three from the United States and Britain as hostages. One U.S. citizen was among the group freed, which also included two Egyptians, two Thais and a Filipino, the BBC reported Thursday.
All were employed by a U.S. oil services company, Willbros, and were captured while laying pipeline for Shell on Feb. 18.
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See Also:
Nigeria Militants Free Six Foreign Workers
Nigeria kidnappers' surprise gift
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The freed hostages were handed over to a group of reporters. Five were let go because they are from countries with little interest in the oil business. Macon Williams, released because of his poor health and age, told Sky News that he has "no animosity" towards his kidnappers.
Mar 02, 2006
