The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said that a staff member who was abducted in northern Afghanistan last month has been released. Juan Carlos was kidnapped on December 19 when workers from the group were traveling between Mazar-e Sharif and Kunduz. The ICRC’s head of delegation in Afghanistan, Monica Zanarelli, said on January 15 that Carlos is now back with its team in Kunduz. Monica Zanarelli said, “Our priority now is Juan Carlos’ well-being and getting him home to his family.” ICRC thanked all authorities and the communities who played a role in facilitating their colleague’s release. Present in Afghanistan for 30 years, the ICRC provides medical care, supports water and sanitation services, visits places of detention and acts as a neutral intermediary to enable humanitarian work to take place throughout the country.
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