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.

Hostage's brother accuses US of 'sabotage'
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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