of the British hostages in Ethiopia simply because they were British officials. I am sure that if it was any other ordinary person they would not have been freaking out the way in which they were..
2007-03-13 04:58:11 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in News & Events ➔ Current Events
No oil was involved so im supprised they bothered :))
2007-03-13 05:01:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Yes most definitely. The British officials have been released, but lest we forget nine Ethiopians who were with them at the time are still being held captive.
That is not acceptable. They should also be released as soon as possible.
Thank you.
Enya <3
2007-03-15 19:59:18 · answer #2 · answered by ♥Enya♥ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if they did make more effort but if they did then could it be because these people knew things that the government would not want to be made public? With the lies and spin that we have put up with from this government nothing would surprise me now. Blair wants to leave his mark on history as did Thatcher, shame it is left in blood.
2007-03-21 11:46:25 · answer #3 · answered by cathyjast 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
without a doubt, we cant have our diplomats hijacked, what ever next if we let them get away with things like that, where on earth would it all end ? someone might take Tony Blair hostage and I'm sure we'd all be happy to ensure his quick release !!
2007-03-20 07:18:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree- though why anyone would want to visit Ethiopia as a tourist (currently) is another question- I thought it was common knowledge parts of it are rather unsafe.
2007-03-21 06:03:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I doubt it would have made any difference. Ordinary British citizens would got the same attention.
2007-03-15 14:16:34 · answer #6 · answered by James Mack 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes I do think they got involved alot quicker than in other hostage situations,ask the family of Ken Bigley.
2007-03-13 21:49:14 · answer #7 · answered by norfolk'n good 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Probably the same effort, but the newpapers and TV would not pick up on it so much, because we are less important / news worthy.
2007-03-13 12:03:01 · answer #8 · answered by dsclimb1 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Dont think that has anything to do with it, but letting the media know that SAS soldiers were hunting them might have helped.
2007-03-13 21:13:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
i think you are right,people like blair should be sent out to fight the wars he starts
2007-03-13 14:19:26 · answer #10 · answered by rebel 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Exactly!
2007-03-20 16:03:07 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋