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2005-12-28 Arabia

~~German tourists~~ Former German official missing in Yemen

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Posted by Steve 2005-12-28 08:34|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Curious that they are Germans, don't you think? Only a few days after the Germs cut a deal with terrorists in another country. I'd say they were kidnapped, and they know Germany will bend to their will. Reap what you sow guys.

Posted by bigjim-ky 2005-12-28 09:44|| 2005-12-28 09:44|| Front Page Top

#2 What is it with people wanting to vacation in Yemen? Their loss seems worthy of a Darwin Award. The only tour operator I'd go to Yemen with is the United States Marine Corps.

Posted by Crotle Elmeretch9519 2005-12-28 09:57|| 2005-12-28 09:57|| Front Page Top

#3 Yemen is a quite beautiful country and you don't need the USMC to hold your hand if you decide to travel there.
I bet it was totally happenstance that the people kidnapped were German- if it is a conspiracy against Germany, that would be pretty impressive planning. Yemen is extremely tribal in nature, and I think that this is what it is- some tribesmen who want some "justice".

Posted by beagletwo 2005-12-28 10:42|| 2005-12-28 10:42|| Front Page Top

#4 Zimbabwe is beautiful from what I've heard too, but I doubt I'll visit it, either.

Posted by Crotle Elmeretch9519 2005-12-28 11:02|| 2005-12-28 11:02|| Front Page Top

#5 IIRC, this whole kidnap thing was one of the draws for tourists. You get to live the whole Adventures of Tin-Tin thing, the only problem was when Yemeni gov't had a disagreement with kidnappers one time and hosed down the hostages with AK fire. This tends to spoil what should have been the trip of a lifetime.

Posted by bruce 2005-12-28 18:14|| 2005-12-28 18:14|| Front Page Top

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