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Wife of al-Qaeda captive pleads for his freedom

August 13, 2012 17:43

ByAnna Sheinman, Anna Sheinman

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The wife of al-Qaeda hostage Warren Weinstein has pleaded for his release on the anniversary of his disappearance.

Mr Weinstein, a 71 year-old aid worker from Maryland, was taken captive last August by gunmen who broke into his home in the city of Lahore, Pakistan.

Elaine Weinstein said: “It is impossible to describe the pain and sadness my daughters and I feel. We are simply heart sick.

"I always imagined growing old with Warren and enjoying our family together."