Iraq abductions leave Japan in crisis

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Iraq Abduction Puts Japan Gov't in
Crisis (AP)

Iraq Abduction Puts Japan Gov't in
Crisis (AP) 04/09/2004 04:00 PM
AP - The abduction of three Japanese in Iraq plunged Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi into his deepest crisis since taking office three years ago, as relatives of the hostages and thousands of protesters pressed the government Friday to withdraw Japanese troops from Iraq.

North Korea and Japan Sign a Deal on
Abductions

North Korea and Japan Sign a Deal on
Abductions 05/22/2004 05:23 PM
Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi of Japan brought five abducted children of Japanese citizens back to Japan, having promised North Korea medical aid and rice.

FBI probing about 40 abductions in Iraq

FBI probing about 40 abductions in Iraq 04/13/2004 11:22 AM

Nepal confirms abductions in Iraq

Nepal confirms abductions in Iraq 08/23/2004 12:01 PM
Nepal's government says it is trying to secure the release of 13 Nepalese workers taken hostage in Iraq.

Militants Intensify Abductions in Iraq
With 6 New Hostages

Militants Intensify Abductions in Iraq
With 6 New Hostages 07/21/2004 12:42 PM
A group said the hostages would be beheaded if their countries did not announce the withdrawal of their citizens from Iraq.

Nations Urge Citizens to Quit Iraq After
Abductions (Reuters)

Nations Urge Citizens to Quit Iraq After
Abductions (Reuters) 04/13/2004 12:40 PM
Reuters - France and Russia, which opposed the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, urged their citizens Tuesday to leave the country or postpone traveling there following a spate of kidnappings and a resurgence of violence. The Czech Republic, which has sent troops to Iraq, called on all non-military citizens to leave as officials tried to locate three Czech journalists believed kidnapped in a roadside ambush.

Japan seeks end to hostage crisis

Japan seeks end to hostage crisis 04/09/2004 11:53 PM
A senior Japanese official arrives in Jordan to co-ordinate efforts to rescue three citizens caught in Iraq.

Government trying to use hostage crisis
to squash NGO's in Japan

Government trying to use hostage crisis
to squash NGO's in Japan 05/11/2004 10:54 AM

The Japan Times

Kidnap crisis poses a new risk

In Japan's case, laws are being proposed to punish those entering designated "danger zones" without an official reason.

Victims -- or their families -- will foot the bill for their rescue, which will amount to airfare, if not more. "This is standard practice for mountain rescues," one line of reasoning goes.

But consider two things: One is that an aid mission to a danger zone is not a forest stroll gone astray. The very comparison indicates a misunderstanding of what aid missions do.

The second is policy overstretch and political abuse. This law would place a degree of government control over aid organizations, something many don't want. Particularly NGOs (by very the nature of their title) eschew government support, especially when they take on problems governments would rather avoid.

Under this law, they would effectively need official permission to work in some places overseas. Those "unsponsored" who get unlucky will face a "rescue fine" -- which could bankrupt the person or the organization. Thus this new system of rents will curtail Japanese volunteerism.

The Japanese government is taking this way too far and totally agree with the author of this article that this is a bad bad thing. As I've said before, legislation during emotionally charged times often ends up being stupid and poorly thought through. The ramifications of such a law would be devastating for NGO's and aid workers from Japan, just when such activity is becoming recognized. It almost feels like some stupid conspiracy to use this incident to squash the NGO's in Japan. Bah. I have less and less respect for the Japanese government every day.

N.Korea to Let Japan Abductee Relatives
Leave

N.Korea to Let Japan Abductee Relatives
Leave 05/22/2004 03:48 AM
Reuters via Wired News May 22 2004 7:52AM GMT

N.Korea Lets Japan Abductees' Relatives
Leave

N.Korea Lets Japan Abductees' Relatives
Leave 05/22/2004 07:02 AM
Reuters via Wired News May 22 2004 10:54AM GMT

Accused U.S. Deserter, Family Leave
Jakarta for Japan (Reuters)

Accused U.S. Deserter, Family Leave
Jakarta for Japan (Reuters) 07/17/2004 09:00 PM
Reuters - An ex-U.S. soldier accused of deserting to North Korea, Charles Robert Jenkins, left Indonesia for Japan and an uncertain fate Sunday, accompanied by his Japanese wife and their two North Korean-born daughters.

What About Those WMD? David Kay, the
head of the U.S. effort to find weapons
of mass destruction in Iraq, has told
administration officials he plans to
leave before the Iraq Survey Group's
work is completed and could depart
before February. 12/18

What About Those WMD? David Kay, the
head of the U.S. effort to find weapons
of mass destruction in Iraq, has told
administration officials he plans to
leave before the Iraq Survey Group's
work is completed and could depart
before February. 12/18 12/19/2003 11:42 AM

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Iraq Hostage Crisis Spirals

Iraq Hostage Crisis Spirals 07/25/2004 04:11 AM
Reuters via Wired News Jul 25 2004 7:30AM GMT

Cook Quits Over Iraq Crisis

Cook Quits Over Iraq Crisis 03/19/2003 10:27 PM
David Mitchell, a 38 year old cook from South London, dramatically quit his high-school canteen job today in a personal protest over the looming war in Iraq.

According to a press release later issued by Mitchell, he took his dramatic action following the decision yesterday by the US, UK and Spanish governments to give Saddam Hussein one final day to comply with UN Convention 1442. Mitchell, who had been employed by Vauxhall Education Authority for 6 years, took his kitchen co-workers by surprise with his anti-war outburst shortly after 9am this morning.

"I'm fed-up to the back teeth with the oppressive and imperialistic stance that the US and British governments have taken over this bleedin' Iraq issue." said Mitchell in a prepared press release. Mitchell went on to say, "It's about bloody time people took a stand against this unfair and unlawful action and I for one feel very strongly about this however, I do very much regret that my actions today could mean that many of our pupils will not be able to benefit from a full and nutritious menu this lunchtime. I just hope that the kids don't hold it against me and that history will prove to be my judge."

Mitchell gave his employers little notice of his intention to walk out and school headmaster, Reg Harris OBE, was said to be somewhat "Distressed and shaken" at the prospect of a limited lunch menu on a Monday, notoriously the most depressing day of the week for many schools. Arrangements were being made to provide counseling for pupils unable to cope with the fact that chips would now be off the menu for the foreseeable future. Mitchell was unavailable for further comment.

Iraq Hostage Crisis Spirals (Reuters)

Iraq Hostage Crisis Spirals (Reuters) 07/25/2004 02:43 AM
Reuters - Two Pakistanis working for a Kuwait-based company were missing and feared kidnapped in Iraq on Sunday, as the country's hostage crisis deepened with at least 22 countries so far affected.

Revolts in Iraq Deepen Crisis In
Occupation (washingtonpost.com)

Revolts in Iraq Deepen Crisis In
Occupation (washingtonpost.com) 04/19/2004 09:36 AM

Heavy Clashes in Iraq; Hostage Crisis
Spirals

Heavy Clashes in Iraq; Hostage Crisis
Spirals 07/25/2004 10:46 AM
Reuters via Wired News Jul 25 2004 1:39PM GMT

Iraq Hostage Crisis Unites France Behind
Law (Reuters)

Iraq Hostage Crisis Unites France Behind
Law (Reuters) 08/30/2004 05:00 AM
Reuters - French critics and defenders of a ban on Muslim headscarves in schools united in support of the law on Monday, pledging to stand firm against militants holding two French journalists hostage in Iraq who want the law scrapped.

Iraq Wants Say on When U.S. Troops
Should Leave

Iraq Wants Say on When U.S. Troops
Should Leave 06/03/2004 11:33 PM
Reuters via Wired News Jun 4 2004 3:26AM GMT

Iraq Demonstrators Want U.S. To Leave

Iraq Demonstrators Want U.S. To Leave 04/09/2005 09:56 PM
Free Internet Press Apr 10 2005 1:59AM GMT

Protest at Iraq Forum Reshapes Najaf
Crisis (washingtonpost.com)

Protest at Iraq Forum Reshapes Najaf
Crisis (washingtonpost.com) 08/15/2004 09:25 PM
washingtonpost.com - BAGHDAD, Aug. 15 -- More than 1,100 Iraqis convened Sunday for the start of a conference aimed at selecting a national assembly, a milestone in the country's transition to democracy, but the high-security meeting was roiled by a dispute over the use of military force to confront militiamen loyal to a rebellious Shiite Muslim cleric.

Iraq Delegates Say Sadr Agrees to End
Najaf Crisis (Reuters)

Iraq Delegates Say Sadr Agrees to End
Najaf Crisis (Reuters) 08/18/2004 10:25 AM
Reuters - Iraqi delegates to a conference choosing a national assembly said Wednesday that radical Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr had agreed to demands to end an uprising in the holy city of Najaf.

Hopeful White House admits Iraq crisis
could worsen

Hopeful White House admits Iraq crisis
could worsen 05/04/2004 03:24 PM

Last Spanish troops leave Iraq

Last Spanish troops leave Iraq 05/21/2004 05:36 AM
The last Spanish troops in Iraq quit their base and head to Kuwait, fulfilling the government's withdrawal promise.

U.S.: Berg had been advised to leave
Iraq

U.S.: Berg had been advised to leave
Iraq 05/12/2004 11:24 AM

"Philippines troops to leave Iraq"

"Philippines troops to leave Iraq" 07/11/2004 03:25 PM

Troops would leave Iraq in '06 under
plan

Troops would leave Iraq in '06 under
plan 06/01/2004 08:22 PM

Hostage's company to leave Iraq

Hostage's company to leave Iraq 07/14/2004 08:53 PM
A Saudi firm says it is ready to leave Iraq to save its Egyptian employee who has been taken hostage.

France advises citizens to leave Iraq

France advises citizens to leave Iraq 04/13/2004 11:22 AM

Russian firms urged to leave Iraq

Russian firms urged to leave Iraq 05/12/2004 08:33 AM
The Russian Duma urges firms to consider withdrawing from Iraq, as it berates the coalition for losing control.

FBI: Agents Advised Berg to Leave Iraq
(AP)

FBI: Agents Advised Berg to Leave Iraq
(AP) 05/12/2004 08:21 PM
AP - U.S. authorities said Wednesday a young American who was beheaded by militants had been warned by the FBI to leave Iraq and was offered a plane ride to safety at a time when a new wave of violence spread across the country, making road travel extremely dangerous.

"is targeting Abu Mus?an al-Zarqawi and
demanding he leave Iraq"

"is targeting Abu Mus?an al-Zarqawi and
demanding he leave Iraq" 07/06/2004 02:58 PM

CNN.com - Inspectors urged to leave Iraq
- Mar. 17, 2003

CNN.com - Inspectors urged to leave Iraq
- Mar. 17, 2003 03/19/2003 10:46 PM
CNN.com - Bush: Saddam has 48 hours to leave Iraq - Mar. 18, 2003 .. the inspectors are being asked to leave Iraq .. looks like this shindig *is* starting .. what's going to happen next .. two days .. GO USA! .. speech .. CNN .. war

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Spanish troops to leave Iraq within
weeks

Spanish troops to leave Iraq within
weeks 04/19/2004 03:04 PM

Marines Leave Home for Second Iraq Tour
(AP)

Marines Leave Home for Second Iraq Tour
(AP) 02/14/2004 10:48 AM
AP - Nine months after President Bush declared an end to major combat in Iraq, hundreds of Marines said goodbye to their families again Saturday before returning to the country as part of a peacekeeping force.

Rumsfeld: U.S. Troops Can Leave Before
Iraq Peaceful

Rumsfeld: U.S. Troops Can Leave Before
Iraq Peaceful 09/24/2004 05:34 PM
Reuters via Wired News Sep 24 2004 8:51PM GMT

Nepal Urges Citizens To Leave Iraq

Nepal Urges Citizens To Leave Iraq 09/04/2004 10:44 PM
Free Internet Press Sep 5 2004 1:14AM GMT

Rumsfeld: U.S. Troops Can Leave Before
Iraq Peaceful (Reuters)

Rumsfeld: U.S. Troops Can Leave Before
Iraq Peaceful (Reuters) 09/24/2004 02:04 PM
Reuters - The United States does not have to wait until Iraq "is peaceful and perfect" before it begins to withdraw military troops from that troubled country, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said on Friday.

Spain Says All Its Troops Will Leave
Iraq Today (Reuters)

Spain Says All Its Troops Will Leave
Iraq Today (Reuters) 05/21/2004 07:00 AM
Reuters - All Spanish troops will have left Iraq by Friday evening, the government said.
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