Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris released after three years detained in Iran
Two French hostages Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris arrived in France on April 8 after more than three years detained in Iran. Upon their return to the Élysée, they testified to "inhumane detention conditions" and "daily horror".
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Their release follows diplomatic negotiations and represents a major outcome for the French government, hailed by government spokesperson Maud Bregeon as "immense joy for the entire government".
The two former hostages stated they were not "broken" by this ordeal despite severe conditions of their captivity.
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