Ex-Model Waris Dirie Found in Belgium

[Behind the Aegis]

Source: Associated Press

BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) -- Police on Friday found Waris Dirie, three days after the Somali-born model who launched a worldwide campaign against female genital mutilation had vanished.

Dirie, 43, appeared to be in good health and was being questioned by police about the disappearance, said Estelle Arpigny, a spokeswoman for the prosecutor's office.

She declined to give further details, saying it was unclear what had happened since Dirie vanished early Wednesday. Belgian media reports said police found her Friday afternoon walking the Brussels' Grand Place square.

Hours earlier, police had announced they were launching a nationwide search for the former model, who had last been seen getting into a cab after a mix-up over a hotel.



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Model Katoucha's Family Suspects Murder

By INGRID ROUSSEAU
Associated Press Writer

PARIS (AP) -- The family of former African model Katoucha Niane asked judges Friday to investigate their suspicions she was murdered, judicial officials said.

The body of the Guinean-born former model for Yves Saint Laurent was found in the Seine River last week.

Her family filed a legal complaint with an investigating judge saying they suspect her death was a homicide, the officials said. They spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation is ongoing.

French police initially said an autopsy showed no signs of foul play, pointing to the possibility that the could have fallen accidentally into the river.


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[bitchkitty]

1. Thank goodness she is okay!

This is a very strong, courageous woman. Not to mention, she is stunning! Here's the cover of her 1995 book:



And Wikipedia's entry:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waris_Dirie

[LeftishBrit]

2. Glad that she seems to be OK!