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S. Korean, Filipino hostages released in Nigeria
08 May 2007 16:52:03 GMT
Source: Reuters
LAGOS, May 8 (Reuters) - Three South Koreans and eight Filipinos taken hostage in Nigeria were freed on Tuesday after five days in captivity, diplomats and security sources said.

"They were released at 5 p.m.," a diplomat said, asking not to be named.
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