Héloïse Goy, with Alexis Patri 9:45 a.m., March 14, 2022
The relatives of Olivier Dubois have finally obtained a very first proof of life of the French journalist.
Correspondent for "Le Point" and "Liberation", Olivier Dubois was kidnapped in Mali on April 8, 2021, in Gao, by a jihadist group which calls itself "support group for Islam and Muslims".
At last.
Journalist Olivier Dubois was able to give a sign of life, for the first time since he was taken hostage in Mali on April 8, 2021. Relatives of the
Point
and
Liberation
correspondent have received a video of Olivier Dubois in recent days. which suggests that he would still be alive.
This is an undated video that lasts just over a minute.
Europe 1 did not have access to this video.
But, according to
Liberation
, Olivier Dubois seems to be in good health.
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“I am aware that my case is a small thing”
The journalist first addresses his family and loved ones to thank them for their mobilization.
He then addresses the French authorities with his words: "To my government, I ask to continue to do its utmost to work for my release. I am aware that my case is a small thing in the face of the events it has to face. But yesterday like today, I continue to keep hope."
Olivier Dubois was kidnapped on April 8, 2021 in Gao, Mali, by a self-baptized jihadist group "support group for Islam and Muslims".
The journalist is today the only known French hostage in the world.