In a video released on Sunday by humanitarian aid organisation Gift of the Givers, kidnapped South African Gerco van Deventer has pleaded for assistance to gain his freedom. | ntwaagae
Gift of the Givers said they received the video on 26 May, the day it was recorded."I am requesting any assistance to facilitate, help me build a bridge to the outside world."In a video released on Sunday by humanitarian aid organisation Gift of the Givers, Van Deventer pleads for assistance to gain his freedom."I am the only South African held by the JNIN in the north of Mali. I am requesting urgent help and assistance to facilitate and activate any action leading to my release.
"Dicko is currently in Mali in discussion with intermediaries and important role players to influence the captors to release Van Deventer unconditionally. This is an extremely important week for the process as we pray and hope for the best. On 3 June, Van Deventer will have been in captivity for five years and seven months," said Gift of the Givers chairperson and founder, Dr Imtiaz Sooliman."The video content is very similar to previous videos.
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