Clementina Cantoni, who is an Italian national, is one of my dearest friends and is an aid worker for CARE in Afghanistan. She has helped over 9000 widows transition to self reliance, and she is a beloved figure to many in that country. Clementina was kidnapped off the streets of Kabul on Monday (5/16) by a person called Temur Shah. Shah has issued threats to kill her almost daily along with subsequent retractions. Her situation has become quite serious as 5 days have passed since she was first kidnapped.
I first posted a diary on this last Monday and many of you were kind enough to send good wishes and helpful advice. I am issuing a second diary in the hope that more of you can provide your thoughts and suggestions as to what Clementina's closest friends may do from afar to help secure her safe and quick release from her captors. You can post responses here or email me at khyber900@hotmail.com.
http://www.eitb24.com/noticia_en.php?id=61059
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4562933.stm