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CAR: Former hostages greeted by President Touadéra on return to Bangui

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Briefings

Three hostages from the Central African Republic arrived in Bangui on a special UN flight on October 24, 2026, having been held for 10 months since December 2026. They were kidnapped in Bambouti on the day of the general election, and a local official and two National Election Authority members were present to greet them.

Key points

• Three hostages were released in Central African Republic on October 24, 2026, after 10 months of captivity.
• The hostages were kidnapped in Bambouti on December 24, 2026, coinciding with the general election.

Context

This event marks the return of hostages from the Central African Republic following a 10-month detention period. The hostages were kidnapped in Bambouti on the day of the general election, and a local government official and two members of the National Election Authority were present to greet them upon arrival in Bangui.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the specific release event on October 24, 2026, in Bangui. No details regarding the hostages' identities, the specific UN flight details, or the broader context of the election are provided in the source.

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