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Wed 10 Oct 2009Irish discussed increasing aid during kidnap negotiations, claims Sudan
TRIBAL ELDERS who attended a meeting before the release of Sharon Commins and Hilda Kawuki were told Ireland would contribute more to long-term development in the region in partnership with the government in Khartoum, Sudan’s humanitarian affairs minister has told The Irish Times.
The meeting has been described by Sudanese officials as crucial in securing the release of Ms Commins and her Ugandan colleague. The two Goal aid workers were held for more than 100 days in Darfur.
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