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Top Aid Official Kidnapped in Iraq (CARE International)
I Africa.com ^ | 10/19/04

Posted on 10/19/2004 6:48:28 AM PDT by gopwinsin04

The head of CARE International Iraq operations, Margaret Hassan, was kidnapped in Iraq early Tuesday, the aid organization said in London.

The spokesman said a statement with further details would be issued later Tuesday.

Hassan, an Iraqi national, has more than 30 years experience working in the country, a CARE spokesperson told AFP.

CARE, a non governmental organization with a presence in 72 countries, has been active in Iraq since 1991.

Following the 2003 war it has focused efforts on providing emergency relief and medical aid, and restoring access to clean water.

(Excerpt) Read more at iafrica.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; News/Current Events; United Kingdom; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: islamistfilth; savages
Prayers heavenward..
1 posted on 10/19/2004 6:48:29 AM PDT by gopwinsin04
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To: gopwinsin04
Try using the search feature.
2 posted on 10/19/2004 6:50:25 AM PDT by xrp (Executing assigned posting duties flawlessly -- ZERO mistakes)
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To: All

3 posted on 10/19/2004 6:52:02 AM PDT by gopwinsin04
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To: xrp

Something must be wierd with the search feature, I tried 'charity' and nothing came up..


4 posted on 10/19/2004 6:52:57 AM PDT by gopwinsin04
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To: gopwinsin04
Already posted. See: CHARITY HEAD KIDNAPPED (CARE head in Iraq kidnapped by AQ)

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1249734/posts

5 posted on 10/19/2004 6:55:37 AM PDT by TexKat (Just because you did not see it or read it, that does not mean it did or did not happen.)
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To: gopwinsin04

It came up right behind yours.


6 posted on 10/19/2004 6:56:12 AM PDT by TexKat (Just because you did not see it or read it, that does not mean it did or did not happen.)
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To: TexKat

I meant before I posted..


7 posted on 10/19/2004 6:56:42 AM PDT by gopwinsin04
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To: gopwinsin04
Hassan, an Iraqi national

Iraqis will have to redouble their efforts to kill the terrorists.

8 posted on 10/19/2004 6:57:09 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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To: gopwinsin04

These are the same religous fanatics from the faith of peace that beheads their victims. Bring back the Crusades.


9 posted on 10/19/2004 7:00:18 AM PDT by Westlander (BzzZZZ Pffft Gone)
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To: gopwinsin04

Sounds like a skills issue.


10 posted on 10/19/2004 7:04:44 AM PDT by xrp (Executing assigned posting duties flawlessly -- ZERO mistakes)
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