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  • Efforts to free Canadian hostages in Iraq continue under veil of secrecy

    11/29/2005 9:03:03 AM PST · by george76 · 2 replies · 490+ views
    Canadian Press ^ | November 28, 2005 | Colin Perkel
    TORONTO - Efforts to negotiate the release of two Canadians held hostage in Iraq were feverish Monday, but there was no indication the peace workers were any closer to freedom. With lives at stake, authorities were being extraordinarily careful in providing any information about the hostages. Even the peace workers' organization requested its name not be publicized, saying other members of its team in Iraq were worried that identification could put the hostages or themselves in jeopardy. "Release of any details is really detrimental to people who are in danger," said a Toronto spokeswoman for the group. Four foreigners were...