Japan Minister Appeals for Iraq Hostage Release

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French bl0gger appeals for release of
two fellow journalists held hostage in
Iraq

French bl0gger appeals for release of
two fellow journalists held hostage in
Iraq 09/02/2004 07:26 PM
Xeni Jardin: French blogger and journalist Emmannuelle Richard posts an appeal for the release of the two french journalists, Christian Chesnot and Georges Malbrunot, currently held hostage in Iraq:

Back from a family, Internet-free vacation. Still, I was worn down by the news of the kidnapping of two French journalists and colleagues of RFI and Radio France in Iraq: I only know them by e-mail, because they belong to Spartacus, a group of world correspondents for francophone radio stations that I co-founded in 2000. C hristian gave an interview to Larry King on CNN in March 2003. Everybody in the network is just praying for their safe release. Here is Spartacus' press release, sent out while I was away...

Link to Emmanneulle's blog entry, with copy of the group's appeal (scroll down page for English translation) (Thanks, Jean-Luc)

Japan Welcomes Iraq Hostage Release,
Debate Goes On (Reuters)

Japan Welcomes Iraq Hostage Release,
Debate Goes On (Reuters) 04/15/2004 10:15 PM
Reuters - Japan rejoiced on Friday at the release of three Japanese civilians held hostage in Iraq, but the fate of two others remained unclear and debate over Tokyo's military mission in the increasingly violent country raged on.

Korea appeals for hostage release

Korea appeals for hostage release 06/21/2004 09:00 AM
South Korea urges the release of a hostage threatened with death, saying the country is a friend of Iraq.

Iraqi Girl, 11, Appeals for Release of
UK Hostage

Iraqi Girl, 11, Appeals for Release of
UK Hostage 09/25/2004 05:22 PM
Reuters via Wired News Sep 25 2004 7:35PM GMT

Japan celebrates hostage release

Japan celebrates hostage release 04/16/2004 12:59 AM
The release of three hostages held in Iraq prompts jubilation in Japan, though two others remain missing.

Wife of U.S. Hostage Appeals to Iraq
Captors (Reuters)

Wife of U.S. Hostage Appeals to Iraq
Captors (Reuters) 09/21/2004 09:07 AM
Reuters - The wife of the U.S. hostage threatened with execution in Iraq made another impassioned appeal on Tuesday for her husband's life and urged his captors to open up the lines of communication.

U.S. Hostage in Iraq Appeals for Life on
Video-TV (Reuters)

U.S. Hostage in Iraq Appeals for Life on
Video-TV (Reuters) 04/13/2005 11:25 AM
Reuters - An American contractor taken hostage in Iraq has urged the U.S. government to negotiate with his captors to save his life, according to a video aired by Al Jazeera television on Wednesday.

Japan firm on Iraq hostage demand

Japan firm on Iraq hostage demand 04/09/2004 04:13 PM
Japan's PM says his country will not withdraw its troops from Iraq, despite threats to kill three Japanese hostages.

Chirac Sends FM to Mideast to Win Iraq
Hostage Release

Chirac Sends FM to Mideast to Win Iraq
Hostage Release 08/29/2004 05:47 PM
Reuters via Wired News Aug 29 2004 10:45PM GMT

Japan Awaits Release of 3 Iraq Hostages
(AP)

Japan Awaits Release of 3 Iraq Hostages
(AP) 04/11/2004 11:42 PM
AP - Japan waited anxiously Monday for the release of three Japanese civilians taken hostage in Iraq, as the government struggled to determine whether they were safe and if armed captors planned to set them free as promised.

Japan minister quits over scandal

Japan minister quits over scandal 05/07/2004 02:10 AM
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yasuo Fukuda resigns after admitting he failed to pay into the national pension scheme.

France Appeals for Hostages' Release
(AP)

France Appeals for Hostages' Release
(AP) 08/30/2004 07:54 AM
AP - France's foreign minister appealed Monday for the release of two French journalists abducted in Baghdad, saying the French respect all religions. He did not rule out traveling to Baghdad.

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.

Japan Foreign Minister Flies Into China
Maelstrom (Reuters)

Japan Foreign Minister Flies Into China
Maelstrom (Reuters) 04/16/2005 09:13 PM
Reuters - Japanese Foreign Minister Nobutaka Machimura headed for Beijing on Sunday in an effort to keep ties with China from worsening further after more violent demonstrations against Tokyo's handling of its wartime past.

Japan Hostage Whereabouts
Unconfirmed-Envoy

Japan Hostage Whereabouts
Unconfirmed-Envoy 04/11/2004 06:50 AM
Reuters via Wired News Apr 11 2004 10:50AM GMT

Appeals Court Rules Military Must
Release Padilla

Appeals Court Rules Military Must
Release Padilla 12/18/2003 06:14 PM
The U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the President cannot legally order the continuing detainment of U.S. Citizen Jose Padilla, who was taken into custody O'Hare airport 18 months ago on suspicion of plotting to detonate a "dirty bomb". The court has ruled  that the military cannot hold Padilla, although the court notes that he can be turned over to a civil authority to face charges. The court noted, "[...] we find that the President lacks inherent constitutional authority as Commander-in-Chief to detain American citizens on American soil outside a zone of combat."

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.

"Al Sadr calls for Hostage Release"

"Al Sadr calls for Hostage Release" 09/22/2004 08:23 AM

France hopes for hostage release

France hopes for hostage release 09/04/2004 01:32 PM
The French government says it is cautiously confident two journalists kidnapped in Iraq will soon be released.

Iraqi gunmen release Lebanese hostage

Iraqi gunmen release Lebanese hostage 06/16/2004 02:46 PM

Iraqi Militants Release Hostage After
Philippines Withdraws

Iraqi Militants Release Hostage After
Philippines Withdraws 07/20/2004 12:40 PM
The Philippine government bowed to the insurgents' demand to withdraw its troops, straining ties with the U.S.

"Report: Philippines Paid Six Million
Dollars for Release of Hostage"

"Report: Philippines Paid Six Million
Dollars for Release of Hostage" 07/20/2004 09:40 AM

Iraq appeals for health funding

Iraq appeals for health funding 07/10/2004 05:11 PM
The Iraq government calls for international help as it warns its hospitals are desperately short of medicines.

Annan appeals for Iraq ceasefire

Annan appeals for Iraq ceasefire 08/08/2004 03:34 AM
UN Secretary General Kofi Annan says he is extremely concerned about continued outbreaks of violence in Iraq.

Iraq minister set for Iran visit

Iraq minister set for Iran visit 08/28/2004 12:29 AM
Iraq's interim deputy prime minister goes to Iran on Saturday for what's being seen as a fence-building visit.

Five dead in Iraq minister blast

Five dead in Iraq minister blast 05/22/2004 02:17 AM
A car bomb in Baghdad has killed at least five people outside the home of a senior interior ministry official.

Minister to speak on Iraq photos

Minister to speak on Iraq photos 05/04/2004 05:04 AM
The government is to make a Commons statement on Iraq and the photos allegedly showing abuse by UK troops.

Minister: Iraq May Be Secure in 18
Months (AP)

Minister: Iraq May Be Secure in 18
Months (AP) 03/28/2005 10:53 PM
AP - Iraq's outgoing interior minister predicted Monday that his country's emerging police and army may be capable of securing the nation in 18 months, saying his officers are beginning to take over from coalition forces.

U.K. minister: Iraq situation 'serious'

U.K. minister: Iraq situation 'serious' 04/09/2004 04:03 PM

Cheney Appeals to Divided Japanese for
Iraq Unity

Cheney Appeals to Divided Japanese for
Iraq Unity 04/13/2004 12:37 AM
Reuters via Wired News Apr 13 2004 4:51AM GMT

Iraq Will Not Give in to Terrorists,
Minister Says (Reuters)

Iraq Will Not Give in to Terrorists,
Minister Says (Reuters) 09/19/2004 05:53 AM
Reuters - Iraq is doing all it can to secure the release of a British and two U.S. hostages but will not give in to demands or negotiate with terrorists, Foreign Minister Hoshiyar Zebari said on Sunday.

German Minister Says U.S. Troops in Iraq
Ill-Prepared

German Minister Says U.S. Troops in Iraq
Ill-Prepared 12/13/2003 11:35 AM
Reuters via Wired News Dec 13 2003 9:36AM ET

Japan Issues Video Demanding Release of
Hostages

Japan Issues Video Demanding Release of
Hostages 04/10/2004 12:38 PM
Reuters via Wired News Apr 10 2004 4:43PM GMT

Foreigners taken hostage in Iraq

Foreigners taken hostage in Iraq 07/23/2004 07:52 PM

US hostage 'escapes' in Iraq

US hostage 'escapes' in Iraq 05/02/2004 07:11 AM
American hostage Thomas Hamill is found by US forces in Iraq three weeks after his capture, the US military says.

Six More Taken Hostage in Iraq
(washingtonpost.com)

Six More Taken Hostage in Iraq
(washingtonpost.com) 07/21/2004 09:46 PM
washingtonpost.com - BAGHDAD, July 21 -- An Islamic militant group announced Wednesday that it had captured six civilians from India, Kenya and Egypt and threatened to behead them unless their countries withdraw all workers from Iraq.

"2 more Turkish men taken hostage in
Iraq"

"2 more Turkish men taken hostage in
Iraq" 08/22/2004 08:59 PM

Cheney Appeals to Divided Japanese for
Iraq Unity (Reuters)

Cheney Appeals to Divided Japanese for
Iraq Unity (Reuters) 04/12/2004 11:16 PM
Reuters - Vice President Dick Cheney appealed Tuesday to a divided Japanese public, in shock over the kidnapping of three civilians in Iraq, to get behind the U.S.-backed mission there at a difficult time.

Bush Hears Appeals from Russia, Denmark
on Iraq (Reuters)

Bush Hears Appeals from Russia, Denmark
on Iraq (Reuters) 05/28/2004 12:20 PM
Reuters - President Bush heard appeals from Russia and Denmark on Friday to allow full sovereignty to the interim Iraqi government and the White House said Bush was open to changes in the draft of a U.N. resolution on Iraq.
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