March 13, 2007
AP via Yahoo News: LONDON - Five Europeans abducted almost two weeks ago in one of Ethiopia's most remote and inhospitable regions were released Tuesday in neighboring Eritrea after the government there pressured tribal leaders to intervene, officials said. British officials would not say whether a ransom had been paid....I hope a ransom was not paid to secure their release. I fear that will only encourage more kidnappings and place others in danger. That being said, I'm glad they are free and safe.....Beckett said officials "continue to be concerned for the welfare" of eight Ethiopians abducted at the same time.
She would not say whether ransom was paid in return for the European hostages' release. "I can't tell you that and I'm not sure I would, actually," Beckett said.
We also pray for the release of the eight Ethiopians still held captive.
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Posted by: Donald Miller at March 13, 2007 02:11 PM (TmLg9)
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Posted by: Michael Weaver at March 13, 2007 02:55 PM (2OHpj)
And Margaret Hassan was the aid worker who was shot in the head (obviously killed) by Iraqi terrorists after Britain refused to pay ransom. Her real name was Margaret Fitzsimmons. She was married to an Iraqi man who's last name is Hassan. She was born in Ireland but moved to England as a child. She never converted to Islam. She was a Roman Catholic.
Posted by: Donald Miller at March 13, 2007 03:13 PM (TmLg9)
Posted by: Michael Weaver at March 14, 2007 02:19 AM (2OHpj)
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