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Tuesday, November 23, 2004 (Philippines)
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| Three UN workers earlier abducted by a Taliban-linked group were released to Afghan officials late Monday night. Their abductors earlier demanded a ransom and the release of 26 jailed Taliban prisoners in exchange of the three hostages - Shqipe Hebibi of Kosovo, Angelito Nayan of the Philippines and British-Irish citizen Annetta Flanigan. (AP file photo)
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MANILA (Updated 12:00 p.m.) -- Malacanang confirmed Tuesday the release of Philippine diplomat Angelito Nayan to Afghan officials and will be on his way home in 24 hours.
Presidential Communications Director Silvestre Afable, who was interviewed over ANC News, said Nayan together with his two other UN workers, British-Irish citizen Annetta Flanigan and Shqipe Hebibi of Kosovo were released to Afghan officials.
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