Polish Doctor Kidnapped in Southern Chad

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ICARO Media Group
Politics
13/02/2024 23h57

A search is currently underway for a Polish doctor who was abducted in southern Chad, according to officials and media reports in Poland. The doctor, who was volunteering at the Saint-Michel Hospital, located several hundred kilometers from the capital, was taken hostage along with a Mexican doctor by attackers who posed as patients.

Dr. Carlos Solgado, the Mexican doctor involved in the incident, managed to escape during a confrontation between the kidnappers and Chad's security forces. However, the Polish doctor was unfortunately taken away by her captors.

The Polish Foreign Ministry has confirmed that both Chadian and French forces are now actively searching for the kidnapped doctor. Polish diplomatic and consular services are closely coordinating with local authorities and offering support to both the doctor's family and the search operation.

The full details of the incident, including the motive behind the abduction and the identity of the kidnappers, have not been disclosed. The specific date of the incident was not mentioned in the report.

Poland's Foreign Ministry has called for the immediate and safe release of the kidnapped doctor. The ministry is also working closely with Polish and international authorities to ensure all possible measures are taken to secure her return.

The news of the doctor's abduction has caused concern and alarm in Poland, and people are eagerly waiting for updates on the ongoing search operation. The Polish media, including private broadcaster Polsat News, is closely monitoring the situation and providing updates to the public.

As the search for the Polish doctor continues, the international community hopes for a swift and successful resolution to this distressing incident. The safety and wellbeing of the kidnapped doctor remains of utmost importance, and efforts are being made to ensure her safe return.

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