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Islamic group posts alleged pictures of Nepalese abducted in Iraq
An Islamic militant group published on a website the alleged pictures of twelve Nepalese citizens whom it said it had abducted for cooperating with US forces in Iraq. "Here are the pictures of the Nepalese hostages," said the Army of Ansar al-Sunna at http://ansar-alsonnah.8k.com. "We are showing (the pictures) as an example for whoever combats Islam and the Muslims, and supports and assists the Crusader occupation forces in Iraq," said the group. The website showed 12 individual pictures of apparently Asian men holding identification documents, standing in front of a black banner reading in Arabic: "The Army of Ansar al-Sunna, the Ali bin Abi Taleb Brigade." A group picture of nine hostages, also holding identity documents and one of them raising an American flag, was also posted on the website. Nepal's government said Saturday it was checking labour records for information on 12 of its citizens reportedly abducted in Iraq, where the Himalayan kingdom has no diplomatic representation. On Friday, the Army of Ansar al-Sunna said in a statement that they had taken captive 12 "infidels" who were "affiliated with a Nepalese company." It said the 12 had been helping "US crusader forces to fight Islam" and that their pictures would be published soon. Nepal, whose army is battling a bloody Maoist uprising, declined US requests to send troops to Iraq, although Nepalese Gurkhas serving with the British armed forces have been posted in the Middle Eastern country. Kathmandu had also advised its nationals not to go to Iraq, but media reports said employment agencies had recruited Nepalese residents in neighbouring India.Posted by: TS(vice girl) 2004-08-22 |
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