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Ethiopia says in contact with kidnappers

10 Mar 2007 07:22:54 GMT
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MEKELE, Ethiopia, March 10 (Reuters) - Ethiopia said on Saturday it was in contact with an armed group that kidnapped five Europeans and eight locals in a remote northern region more than a week ago.

It ruled out a military operation to rescue them. "Those who are responsible are being reached through different channels, and we are hoping that these people would be freed unharmed and safe," Foreign Minister Seyoum Mesfin told reporters.

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