Posted on 09/10/2006 2:35:53 PM PDT by Republicain
SAN`A, Yemen -- Armed tribesmen kidnapped four French tourists in southeastern Yemen on Sunday, the latest in a series of such abductions that have embarrassed the Yemeni government.
The four were seized as they were heading to the southern port city of Aden, said Denis Douveneau, the deputy chief of mission at the French Embassy.
"We received a phone call from one of the hostages and he told us they were being treated well and were healthy, physically and mentally," the French envoy said.
He said French diplomats were in touch with Yemeni authorities "and we hope we can resolve this issue soon."
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I certainly hope they're set for food, ammo, noseplugs, and so on...
Has France surrendered yet?
That's quite a choice of vacation spot... When I was travelling extensively I ran into people a lot with this mentality...
"Oh you know people say these muslim spots are dangerous but we don't believe a word, all those travel warnings are so overhyped. Just use common sense and you'll be fine"
Maybe there's a secret i'm not in on, but what would make anyone choose Yemen as a vacation destination, especially now?
I guess Yemen is right up there with Lebanon as far as vacation spots go.
Did they brandish a gun and say "Yemeni or your life"?
Oooh! Ooooh! Let's visit Sudan! We can sip iced tea and lounge around while the country goes to hell in a handbasket. Beats visiting Vegas!
No! Crepe Suzette!
But I thought the French were against the Iraq war, against Israel's attack on Hizbollah, etc.?
"Has France surrendered yet?"
Very good, very funny ... and very deep!
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