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Hostages reunite with joyful families
PINGTAN, Fujian Province: The eight Chinese released from captivity in Iraq safely returned to their homes and were joyfully reunited with eagerly awaiting families early this morning.
Director-General with the Western Asia and North Africa Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Zhai Jun and government officials from Fujian Province met the men at the airport and escorted them to their homes on the Pingtan County islands. No relatives were present at the airport. "He's back safe," said Wei Shoulong, father of Wei Wu, a former hostage. "His mother and I are just so happy." A fellow villager brought him several kilograms of noodles, which, according to local tradition, represents safety. The hostages were freed last Saturday, but were not located by the Chinese Embassy in Iraq until Sunday. Some had travelled to Iraq to seek jobs in December 2003 and April 2004. |
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