Hostage's brother accuses US of 'sabotage'

The brother of British hostage Kenneth Bigley today accused the US government of “sabotaging” moves to free his brother.

Thu, 23 Sep, 2004 - 09:49

The brother of British hostage Kenneth Bigley today accused the US government of “sabotaging” moves to free his brother.

Paul Bigley said that his brother had been granted a “stay of execution” by yesterday’s announcement by Iraqi authorities they would free female prisoner Dr Rihab Taha – a key demand of the hostage-takers.

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