Curry, Dayna

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Information for Authority record

Name (Latin)
Curry, Dayna
Date of birth
1971-11-04
Gender
female
MARC
MARC

Other Identifiers

VIAF: 41200866
Wikidata: Q5243255
Library of congress: n 2002054078
TAU10: 000248088
Sources of Information
  • Curry, Dayna. Prisoners of hope, 2002:CIP t.p. (Dayna Curry)

Wikipedia description:

Dayna Curry (born November 4, 1971) is an American citizen, who was held a prisoner by Taliban government of Afghanistan in 2001. She befriended fellow aid worker Heather Mercer while attending Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas. In 2001 the pair were part of a German-based missionary group called Shelter Now International when they were imprisoned by the Taliban for proselytization. Their captivity coincided with the September 11 attacks and the beginning of the US-led War in Afghanistan. In November 2001, Curry and her fellow workers were rescued from Taliban captivity by US military forces.

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