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Austrian hostage in Yemen is back home in Austria

Austrian citizen Dominik Neubauer who had been abducted in Sana’a, Yemen, on 21 December 2012, has regained his freedom and is back home in Austria. The Finnish couple who was abducted at the same time is also free. This positive outcome is also the result of close cooperation between Austria and Finland.

Austria is particularly grateful to the Sultan of Oman for his help and would like to thank the authorities of the republic of Yemen, the European Union and its delegation in Sana’a  and all other international contacts for their cooperation in resolving this matter.

For further information regarding the case please refer to the website of the Austrian MFA, web link: http://www.bmeia.gv.at (remarks by Secretary-General Kyrle)

Declaration of Vice Chancellor and Foreign Minister Dr. Michael Spindelegger (in German):  http://www.bmeia.gv.at/aussenministerium/pressenews/presseaussendungen/2013/stellungnahme-von-vizekanzler-und-aussenminister-michael-spindelegger-zur-befreiung-der-oesterreichischen-geisel-im-jemen.html

and to the press department of the Austrian MFA in Vienna. Urgent requests: Spokesperson Martin Weiss, Tel. +43 676 8999 3418.

Please note that the travel warning for Yemen remains fully active. Kidnapping attempts of Western citizens occur regularly, even in the capital.