Reuters: American civilian contractor kidnapped in Iraq

[Eugene]

American civilian contractor kidnapped in Iraq
05 Jan 2007 12:15:01 GMT
Source: Reuters

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BASRA, Iraq, Jan 5 (Reuters) - An American civilian contractor and two Iraqi
translators have been taken hostage near the southern Iraqi city of Basra,
a security source and police in Basra said on Friday.

British military spokesman Captain Ollie Pile confirmed a foreign contractor
had been seized, but said he could give no further details and could not
confirm that two translators had also been kidnapped.

U.S. embassy spokesman Lou Fintor said he was aware of the reports. "We are
currently in the process of determining the status and welfare of the American
citizen," he said.

Police said the men were seized at a fake checkpoint near Hartha, around 12 km
(8 miles) north of Basra, by gunmen in three cars who forced them from their
vehicle.

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Full article: http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L05608298.htm

EDIT: Replaced story with updated report

Original story: Foreign civilian contractor kidnapped in Iraq

[independentpiney]

1. Sucks to be him now, but that's why they get the big bucks n/t

[saigon68]

3. Sucks to be a Mercenary "When you are caught"

[HuffleClaw]

2. wonder how long it'll take 'em to decide that IRAN is to blame for this

hmmmmmmm