Tue, Apr 13, 2004 - Page 7 News List

Chinese citizens in Iraq kidnapped

ABDUCTION A group of Chinese civilians whose purpose in Iraq is unclear have been taken hostage, though nine other foreigners have been released

AGENCIES , BAGHDAD, BEIJING AND TOKYO

Dan McTeague, parliamentary secretary for Canadians abroad, told television station CTV that the talks with Fadel's captors were at an "extremely delicate stage."

Canadian Foreign Ministry spokesman Sameer Ahmed said Saturday that Fadel was in good health and had been given food and water.

Sadr supporters denied on Sunday that they were holding Fadel.

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