KIDNAPPED SALESIANS FREED
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BRAZZAVILLEA (Congo): 3rd Feb -- The Salesian priest Francesc Balauder (Spanish) and Pierre Morteau (French), kidnapped for four days by rebels, have returned to the parish of St. Charles Lwanga in the Salesian mission at Brazzaville. Notice of their disappearance had been given by the Nunciature on 30th January. The rebel troups, located close by the parish, had kidnapped the two Salesians and two other lay people. On 1st February, the two missionaries sent news of their liberation to the French embassy at 7.00 p.m. local time. There is no other news about their circumstances other than their safe return to the parish. Spokesman authorized by the embassy have given assurances that sonme of the diplomatic personnel will endeavour to find out the actual state of the two Salesians and the details of their kidnapping, and that they would be invited to relocate to a more secure spot.
