Anthony Fouchard: "Sébastien Pétronin was commissioned by the French State"

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The former French hostage Sophie Pétronin, shortly after her release, during a press conference in Bamako, October 8, 2021. AFP / Stringer

By: Pierre Firtion Follow

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She was held captive for three years and nine months in the desert.

Sophie Pétronin was released on October 8, along with three other captives, including the former Malian opponent Soumaila Cissé.

His story is at the center of the book

Just One Hope, 

written by journalist Anthony Fouchard, former RFI correspondent in Mali.

A book that tells both the 45 months of captivity of this septuagenarian and the fight of her son to try to get her released. 

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The book

Suffice it to one hope

was published on May 20, 2021 by Les Arènes editions.

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