The 32-year-old Cantoni was freed yesterday after 24 days in captivity. Afghan President Hamid Karzai today praised the work of the country's Interior Ministry as well as tribal leaders for helping win her release.
Karzai's office said Cantoni's release was the result of efforts by security forces and many segments of society including tribal elders and Muslim clerics.
Her kidnappers were described as members of a "criminal gang."
Italian President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi says he is overjoyed and deeply relieved by Cantoni's release.
(Reuters/AP)
Karzai's office said Cantoni's release was the result of efforts by security forces and many segments of society including tribal elders and Muslim clerics.
Her kidnappers were described as members of a "criminal gang."
Italian President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi says he is overjoyed and deeply relieved by Cantoni's release.
(Reuters/AP)
