Egyptian diplomat 'kidnapped in Iraq'

Iraqi militants have kidnapped an Egyptian diplomat, according to a video tape broadcast by Al-Jazeera tonight.

Fri, 23 Jul, 2004 - 20:59

Iraqi militants have kidnapped an Egyptian diplomat, according to a video tape broadcast by Al-Jazeera tonight.

The diplomat, identified as Mohammed Mamdouh Helmi Qutb, was shown seated in front of six masked kidnappers clad in black clothes and holding firearms.

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Courts Iraq Place: Iraq Place: Baghdad Place: Egypt Person: Mohammed Mamdouh Helmi Qutb Organisation: Al-Jazeera Organisation: Lions of Allah Brigade Organisation: Egyptian government Organisation: Egypt Organisation: Iraq

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