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| Subject: Canadian hostage said killed in Iraq |
I do not understand why? Canada do not have there troops in Iraq, do they?
[15-08-2005,23:29]
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Olek |
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nope. we are building roads in Afghanistan- does that count?
[16-08-2005,00:29]
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sharon |
for money? (in reply to: Canadian hostage said killed in Iraq)
I think they simply wanted money.
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Canadian abducted and killed in Iraq
Canadian Press
August 15, 2005
CREDIT: Global TV
Zaid Meerwali
OTTAWA -- A Canadian man has been killed in Iraq by kidnappers.
Officials announced Monday that Zaid Meerwali, who held dual Canadian-Iraqi citizenship, was abducted Aug. 2 and murdered.
Prime Minister Paul Martin issued a statement expressing condolences to the man´s family and condemning the murder.
"It is with both profound sadness and abhorrence that I learned of the circumstances of his death," Martin said.
"Canada vehemently condemns this barbaric crime, and remains committed to working both bilaterally and multilaterally to help build a prosperous and peaceful democracy in Iraq."
Officials said Meerwali returned to Iraq several months ago to pursue a business venture. It was not clear why he was abducted.
At least four Canadians have been among 200 foreigners kidnapped in Iraq, including journalists, humanitarian workers, contractors and soldiers.
Martin reminded Canadians against travelling to Iraq.
"Any Canadians in Iraq should leave," he said. "The situation remains volatile and the government of Canada cannot provide consular assistance to Canadian citizens in distress."
Dan McTeague, parliamentary secretary responsible for Canadians abroad, said the advisory to leave includes humanitarian workers.
He called the situation in Iraq "dangerous and unpredictable."
McTeague said the government was informed of the kidnapping and murder by Meerwali´s family.
He said he couldn´t release any further details about Meerwali, such as where he lived in Canada, because the family wants privacy.
Foreign Affairs Canada has a travel advisory in effect for Iraq.
Its website: "strongly advises against involvement in humanitarian missions to Iraq, including those travelling to northern regions -- specifically, the city of Irbil -- where major bomb attacks have recently occurred, resulting in numerous deaths and injuries."
"Canadians who choose to remain despite this warning should maintain a high level of vigilance, avoid crowds and demonstrations, monitor local developments and news broadcasts, and review their security arrangements carefully.
There is no Canadian embassy in Iraq.
[16-08-2005,00:32]
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sharon |
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Maybe roads are not good inough? But money is a good reason too?
[16-08-2005,00:59]
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Olek |
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the hostage takers thought his family had money. They asked for 250,000. Family did not have it.
[16-08-2005,15:00]
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sharon |
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