One aid worker kidnapped in Hussain Khel
Hussain Khel, Aliabad, Kundoz, Afghanistan ICRC
1 kidnapped
One international staff member from the ICRC was abducted when their vehicle was intercepted by armed militants in Kunduz province. They were travelling from Mazar-e-Sharif to Kunduz when the incident occurred. Several national staff members were taken as well but since have been released. Update: The ICRC international staff member was released on 1/15 after nearly four weeks in captivity. Means of attack recorded as kidnapping. Context ambush. Actor Not applicable. Source: Aid Worker Security Database, incident 2201.
People involved
No names have been released for this case.