| Released Italian hostage Andrea Cianferoni gestures as he arrives Wednesday at Manila's airport. Cianferoni, an Italian aid worker, was abducted outside Kauswagan town in Lanao del Norte and was released unharmed after Muslim separatist rebels reportedly helped authorities corner his kidnappers. (AP photo) |
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MANILA -- An Italian aid worker abducted in Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte was released unharmed early Wednesday after local leaders convinced the bandits to release the victim in the spirit of Ramadan.
Andrea Cianferoni, 29, seized Tuesday by four hooded gunmen outside Kauswagan town in Lanao del Norte province, said he was uncertain how his kidnappers were persuaded to release him.
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