Tracing the twists and turns of Kiwi nurse Louisa Akavi’s time in Islamic State’s custody since her capture in 2013. What few people knew about was the New Zealander in its midst - Kiwi nurse, Louisa Akavi, held hostage for more than five years. After years of silence, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has spoken publicly about a Kiwi nurse held hostage by the Islamic State for more than five years. GETTY Stuff has held back from publishing information about the Kiwi nurse Louisa Akavi held captive by Isis for five years. If our colleagues are still being held, we call for their immediate and unconditional release," Stillhart said.

Source: Stuff April 14, 2019 21:33 UTC