National Geographic is reporting that Paul Salopek, the reporter who was captured and charged with spying in the Sudan, is free, and has returned home to the United States. You'll recall that Salopek was arrested after being stopped by the Sudanese military, after they found he was carrying two passports. He is reported to be in good condition, happy to be home, and eager to get back to work. It's great to see that cooler heads have prevaled here, and that the writer, who has won two Pulitzer Prizes, is now back, safe and sound with his family.
Moral of the story? Make sure you hide your second passport when traveling abroad. Especially in a country that can be harsh and very hostile. ;)
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