In a breaking news from Mauritania, three Spanish citizens [two men and one women] were kidnapped when they were travelling on a caravan between the capital of the African country Nouakchott to the city of Nouadhibou.

One person managed to escape from the attempted kidnapping which was committed by armed people. It is not known whether the kidnap victims are tourists or work for an NGO [Non Governmental Organization].

It is hoped that publicizing this news will help facilitate the release of these people.