The Greek teacher has been working in Krakal for 15 years and he is also leader of the nongovernmental organization "Greek volunteers". The kidnappers killed one of his bodyguards and after that took Lerounis to Afghanistan.
An order by the chief of the Army's general staff Frangos Frangoulis came out few days ago, which requires all barrack commanders to release all soldiers for a paid leave every three days.