Released Syrian hostage thankful for world's support
- 10 years ago
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American writer Peter Theo Curtis, 45, released this week from two years in the captivity of insurgents in Syria, spoke to the media on Wednesday (August 27) and thanked the world for the support he has received.
"In the days following my release on Sunday, I have learned bit by bit that there have been literally hundreds of people, brave, determined and big-hearted people, all over the world working for my release... And now, having found out, I am just overwhelmed with emotion," said Curtis.
Curtis went missing in 2012 and was held by Nusra Front, al Qaeda's official wing in Syria, whose rivals, the militant group Islamic State, last week killed journalist James Foley. Curtis was released on Sunday.
After thanking Americans for their support, he told the media he needed time with his family before speaking about his experience.
"I have to bond with my mother and my family now and I can't give you an interview," said Curt
American writer Peter Theo Curtis, 45, released this week from two years in the captivity of insurgents in Syria, spoke to the media on Wednesday (August 27) and thanked the world for the support he has received.
"In the days following my release on Sunday, I have learned bit by bit that there have been literally hundreds of people, brave, determined and big-hearted people, all over the world working for my release... And now, having found out, I am just overwhelmed with emotion," said Curtis.
Curtis went missing in 2012 and was held by Nusra Front, al Qaeda's official wing in Syria, whose rivals, the militant group Islamic State, last week killed journalist James Foley. Curtis was released on Sunday.
After thanking Americans for their support, he told the media he needed time with his family before speaking about his experience.
"I have to bond with my mother and my family now and I can't give you an interview," said Curt