26 November 2009
Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the release of Amanda Lindhout:
“All Canadians are greatly relieved to receive confirmation that Amanda Lindhout has been released by her captors in Somalia.
“We are ensuring that she receives all available consular support and assistance following her ordeal.
“Ms. Lindhout has been through an extremely difficult time. We are thankful that she will soon be reunited with her family and friends.
“The Government of Canada was not involved in ransom negotiations.
“We continue to urge Canadians not to travel to Somalia, and those that are in Somalia to leave.”
