Kabul 's mobile telcos send SMS for release of hostage

Afghan authorities said on Tuesday that talks with the kidnappers of an Italian Care aid worker, Clementina Cantoni, 32, taken hostage eight days ago had raised hopes for her release, while Afghan widows took to the streets to demonstrate for her freedom. reports News24.com.

A city-wide appeal had been launched to free the aid worker, with 3'200 posters pasted on walls and buildings across the city outlining how Cantoni's programmes had aided 10 000 widows and 50 000 orphans.

And the city's mobile telephone companies had sent out a series of text messages also calling for her to be freed.

emily | 3:41 PM | SMS and Politics |
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