Palestinian PM working to release kidnapped journalist

Palestinian prime minister Ismail Haniyeh today said he was working “quietly, but actively” to release kidnapped British reporter Alan Johnston.

Tue, 01 May, 2007 - 12:08

Palestinian prime minister Ismail Haniyeh today said he was working “quietly, but actively” to release kidnapped British reporter Alan Johnston.

Prime Minister Haniyeh of Hamas told a news conference that his office was working to release 44-year-old BBC correspondent Alan Johnston, abducted in Gaza City on March 12.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Gaza City Place: Argyllshire Person: prime minister Person: Ismail Haniyeh Person: Alan Johnston Person: Haniyeh Person: Azzam al-Ahmed Person: Johnston Organisation: Hamas Organisation: BBC

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