UN Special Representative for Somalia calls for the release of two women from Medecins Sans Frontières.

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Nairobi December 26 2007 - The UN Special Representative for Somalia, Mr Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, has said he is shocked by the kidnapping of two staff members working for Medecins Sans Frontieres in Bosasso, Puntland.

Mr Ould-Abdallah said that kidnapping the humanitarian workers did not serve the cause of peace or Somalia’s traditional culture of hospitality particularly at this religious period of joy and forgiveness - Eid and Christmas.

The Special Representative appeals to all actors involved in this operation and those behind them to free unconditionally the two women from MSF.