Reuters says the number of the kidnapped tourists is fifteen. That is closer to the figures my sources are giving me. I am surprised with the little attention the story is getting on the French media.

My other post today:
US ambassador working to get political prisoners released
I agree with Samuel Habtu Belay, one of the posters. It may be better to write letters to Yamamoto encouraging him to press for the release of all political prisoners in the country, including the CUD leaders.