World Health Organization doctor kidnapped in Mali

A humanitarian worker has been kidnapped from his car in eastern Mali, the head of the World Health Organization says.

Mahamadou Diawara is a doctor who works for the global health body, and in a tweet WHO boss Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he "deplored" the actions of the "unidentified assailants" who abucted Mr Diawara in the district of Ménaka.

"We are working with local authorities to investigate the abduction and ensure our colleague’s quick return to his family," Mr Tedros added.

This article originally appeared on BBC News.

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