A KIDNAPPED British aid worker was dramatically freed

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The Sun:

Brit hostage rescued by UK 'SAS' in daring dawn raid

 

By NEIL MILLARD

 

Published: Today at 10:50

 

A KIDNAPPED British aid worker was dramatically freed by UK special forces in Afghanistan today in a daring raid branded “extraordinarily brave, breath-taking” by the PM.

 

David Cameron personally authorised the operation to liberate Helen Johnston from a CAVE yesterday afternoon over rising fears for her safety.

A number of British SAS troops were reportedly involved in the op which meant covering large distances while avoiding detection.

Helen, 28, was freed alongside three other hostages in an early morning mission after being snatched on May 22.

Mr Cameron confirmed all four hostages – including Kenyan Moragwe Oirer and two Afghan civilians – were safe.

In a statement, Ms Johnston's family said: "We are delighted and hugely relieved by the wonderful news that Helen and all her colleagues have been freed.

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CAMERON authorised the operation to liberate Helen Johnston yesterday

"We are deeply grateful to everyone involved in her rescue, to those who worked tirelessly on her behalf, and to family and friends for their love, prayers and support over the last 12 days."

Mr Cameron paid tribute to those involved in the mission which left a number of Taliban and hostage takers dead. Read More http://www.thesun.co...-dawn-raid.html