Red Cross Urges Nigerian Militants to Spare 2 Health Workers

The International Committee of the Red Cross made an urgent appeal on Sunday to an affiliate of the Islamic State organization in Nigeria to spare the lives of two abducted health workers. The women risk the fate of a colleague who was killed by the extremists last month, the statement said. "We urge you for mercy." The global aid organization urged Nigerian authorities and others who might have influence to help. "Speed and urgency are critical. A deadline that could...

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