A French journalist was kidnapped in Iraq on Sunday. On Friday the French foreign ministry had issued a warning that said, "risk is high that French citizens would be confused with those of member countries of the coalition."
Do you think that the problem is really one of confusion or is it more likely that the kidnappers just don't care where you're from? Originally two men were held but one (the cameraman) was released on Monday. He says he had convinced them that he was French so they released him. Could be that the kidnappers had just decided that the one who is in front of the camera was the only one worth keeping.
Kidnapping is an evil act. It's about fear and control. Just because you don't think you should be a target doesn't mean the terrorists will think the same.
Posted by marybeth at April 13, 2004 07:51 PM Iraq