American Michael Sharp Kidnapped in Democratic Republic of Congo

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American Michael Sharp Kidnapped in Democratic Republic of Congo

by Rima Abdelkader

An American was abducted while working as a United Nations official in central Africa, his father told NBC News on Tuesday.

Michael Sharp, 34, was among a team traveling by motorcycle through the Democratic Republic of Congo when they were kidnapped by "an unidentified militia group," according to his dad, John.

Michael Sharp Courtesy John Sharp

Officials confirmed Monday that the team had disappeared in the country's Kasai Central province — although it was unclear when exactly the incident took place.

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UN worker from Kansas.