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British woman who was kidnapped in Malawi rescued by police after shootout

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What happened

Four of Nurat Osman’s alleged abductors were killed during rescue after she was taken from outside her home last week A British woman kidnapped in Malawi last week has been rescued by police after a shootout in which four of her alleged abductors were killed.

Key facts

  • Four of Nurat Osman’s alleged abductors were killed during rescue after she was taken from outside her home last week A British woman kidnapped in Malawi last week has been rescued by police after a shootout in which four of her alleged abductors were killed.
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:21:36 UTC.

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