In the latest series of executions of foreign hostages in Iraq, a militant group announced that it has carried out its threat and killed two Pakistani hostages. The group announced the killing of its hostages through a video tape sent to the Arabic-language television network Al Jazeera on Wednesday. An Iraqi driver who was abducted along with the Pakistanis was released. The Pakistanis who were killed were employees of an Arab company operating in Iraq. Masood Khan, spokesperson for the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs, condemned the execution of the two Pakistani citizens and described it as a crime against humanity. Militants based in Iraq have kidnapped dozens of foreign citizens in recent months, demanding that their countries and companies stop supporting the U.S.-led coalition in Iraq. Several hostages have been beheaded, while others have been released. Following the abduction of its citizens, the Philippines withdrew its forces from Iraq.
A militant group in Iraq announced it has killed two Pakistani hostages - 2004-07-29
A militant group in Iraq has killed two Pakistani hostages, employees of an Arab company, and released a kidnapped Iraqi driver. This incident reflects the ongoing violence against foreign nationals in Iraq and the pressure on countries to withdraw support from the U.S.-led coalition. The Pakistani government condemned the act as a crime against humanity.
👥 Key Players
⚡ Actions
📰 What Happened
A militant group in Iraq executed two Pakistani hostages and released an Iraqi driver.
- militant group execute two Pakistani hostages
- militant group announce Al Jazeera
- Masood Khan condemn execution of the two Pakistani citizens
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The execution of hostages underscores the brutality of militant groups in Iraq.
📝 Key Evidence
🏷️ Entities Mentioned
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