Britons kidnapped in DR Congo gorilla sanctuary ‘relieved’ to be released

Two Britons who were kidnapped and held hostage in the Democratic Republic of Congo have said they are “very relieved” to have been released.
Bethan Davies and Robert Jesty were among three people abductedby unidentified armed men while visiting Virunga National Park, a renowned gorilla sanctuary in the east of the country.


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