Madeleine McCann’s sister speaks publicly for first time

since her disappearance 16 years ago

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At a vigil marking the anniversary, Amelie

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Amelie also spoke at the vigil in memory of her sister

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now aged 18, said: “It's nice that everyone is here together but it's a sad occasion.”

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The informal prayer meeting, attended by about 70 people

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took place in the family's home village of Rothley in Leicestershire

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They wrote: “Today marks the 16th anniversary of Madeleine’s abduction.

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