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2004-08-04 Iraq-Jordan

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Posted by tipper 2004-08-04 9:29:51 PM|| || Front Page|| [5 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 The hostages heard that a man from the United Arab Emirates had been willing to pay the kidnappers $US500,000 ($709,000) ransom, but the raid put an end to that, Mr Khleifat said.

I'd do a thorough background check on the guy who offered to pony up the cash.

Posted by Super Hose 2004-08-04 10:11:25 PM|| 2004-08-04 10:11:25 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 Additionally, any "valiant" rescues performed by Arabs that result in zero captures or KIA's are more likely to have been negotiated turnovers - possibly with an exchange of funds.

Posted by Super Hose 2004-08-04 10:13:22 PM|| 2004-08-04 10:13:22 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 ..any "valiant" rescues performed by Arabs that result in zero captures or KIA's are more likely to have been negotiated turnovers..

Yeah, one has to wonder what the deal is when "overmatched" kidnappers are not cut down immediately and somehow manage to "flee".

Posted by Bomb-a-rama 2004-08-04 11:08:32 PM|| 2004-08-04 11:08:32 PM|| Front Page Top

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