Freed Aid Worker Joseph Martin

0:00It's April 7th. Canada News Today starts now, AI-powered and ready. Aid worker Joseph Figuera Martin just got freed after nearly two years locked up in the Central African Republic. The dual Belgian Portuguese citizen worked as a consultant for the U.S.-based group FHI 360. He got arrested back in May 2024, on charges of spying, linking with armed groups for a coup, and threatening national security. His brother confirmed the news to family contacts, saying the rumors were spot-on, and Joseph should touch down in Lisbon in just a few hours. He was nabbed in Zemio, a southeastern town torn by ethnic militia clashes, and rebel fights for over a decade. Earlier, he even launched a hunger strike over harsh prison conditions. Folks close to him are breathing a sigh of relief after the long ordeal. The Central African Republic has been mired in conflicts since 2013, when Muslim-led rebels ousted the president's spark in Christian. Malisha Backlash A 2019 piece deal slowed things, but most

1:01groups bailed, leaving chaos. No word yet, from the government on his release, or the legal case wrapping up. Officials have ramped up warnings to foreign aid outfits, saying stay out of security risks, or face court in rebel hotspots. This release spotlights the tight leash on humanitarian work amid ongoing battles, including Russian Wagner mercenaries backing the president. Eyes stay glued as more details drop from Bangu.