Detained aid worker Joseph Figueira Martin freed in Central African Republic
- Posted on April 7, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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In brief
After enduring nearly two years of detention in the Central African Republic, humanitarian worker Joseph Figueira Martin has regained his freedom. The aid worker's release on Tuesday marks a significant development in a prolonged case that drew international attention to the challenging security situation facing humanitarian personnel operating in conflict-affected regions. His family confirmed the liberation through official channels.
Detained aid worker Joseph Figueira Martin freed in Central African Republic
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Detained aid worker Joseph Figueira Martin, who had been held in the Central African Republic for nearly two years, was freed Tuesday, his family told The
