North Kore. Released two detained US citizens – Onet.pl

             
                  Photo: PAP
             
             
                  Kenneth Bae and Matthew Todd Miller
             
 
             

Intelligence Director James Clapper state is accompanied by two released on the way home – stated his office. Bae and Miller were freed in less than three weeks after being released by North Korean authorities from the prison of another American.

Missionary Bae was arrested in North Korea in November 2012 and sentenced to 15 years hard labor for activities against the state. Arrested in April this year, Miller stood trial on charges of espionage and was sentenced to six years’ hard labor. USA repeatedly observed for their release on humanitarian grounds – especially since the reports emerged about Kenneth Bae health problems.

“We express our gratitude to the Director of Intelligence Clapperowi state that has taken on behalf of the United States talks with the Korean People’s Democratic Republic on the release of our citizens,” – said in a statement issued by the US State Department.

“We also want to thank our international partners, especially occurring as the official spokesperson for our interests, the government of Sweden, for their tireless efforts to ensure the freedom of Mr. Bae and Mr. Miller “- adds the statement.

The personal Clapperowi also expressed gratitude to President Barack Obama.

Sweden acts as a diplomatic broker in the US dealings with North Korea, as both these countries do not maintain diplomatic relations.

The US authorities did not provide any further details about how the release to take place, and the mission Clapper was a surprise – Reuters notes.

In the second half of October, North Korea released a 56-letnego Jeffrey Fowle’a , road worker from the state of Ohio, who was arrested in May after the tourist during the trip left a copy of the Bible in the club sailor in Czhongdzin over the Sea of ​​Japan.

Having around 25 years Miller comes from California and arrived in North Korea on a tourist visa individually to – as reported local media – ask for asylum.

In September, the unmistakable gesture of Washington to encourage political dialogue, North Korea has allowed CNN and the Associated Press interviews with Bae, Miller and Fowle’em. All three stated that they are treated humanely and urged the US authorities to efforts for their release.

North Kore. Released two detained US citizens – Onet.pl