Ex-hostages sue US treasury

Ten Americans held hostage by Iraq during the Gulf War are suing the US Treasury Department, it was reported today.

Tue, 24 Sep, 2002 - 18:28

Ten Americans held hostage by Iraq during the Gulf War are suing the US Treasury Department, it was reported today.

The move comes after Treasury officials refused to allow New York banks to hand over more than £6 million (€9.5 million) in compensation from Iraqi accounts.

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