Mali, Sept. 7 --
The Union of Road Workers of Senegal ( URS ) has announced news that will bring relief to the sub-regional transport community: the release of six Senegalese road workers kidnapped in Mali on September 5. The group, consisting of two drivers and four apprentices , was intercepted while heading towards Bamako.
According to URS Secretary General Gora Khouma , their release was made possible thanks to cooperation between different stakeholders, illustrating the strength of regional solidarity in the face of the threat from armed groups.
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