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Peruvian Photographer Kidnapped!

By Brian C. Ledbetter · Thursday, January 4. 2007 09:07
AFP photographer Jaime Razuri has been kidnapped "by unidentified gunmen" in the Palestinian Territories! I'll have more details as soon as I get them, but for now, here are some pictures of a demonstration calling for his immediate release.

(This shows you how behind I am -- The kidnapping occurred 4 days ago, according to wire reports. Still working on catching up, so bear with me, folks!)

From what I can tell, this is Jaime's blog. I don't have any translations handy, but I'll be scouring it shortly. Update: The blog is dedicated to Jaime's liberation, it is not his. Reading comprehension before coffee = Bad. Reading comprehension en espanol before coffee = Worse.

According to the Palestinian government, which is controlled mostly by Fatah, Mr. Razuri was kidnapped by Hamas. Considering the source, I'll take that with a grain of salt.

Other bloggers: Not Ready for my Burqa, EuropeHorizon, Joshuapundit, Israelated, Letra Suelta, Power and Control, Yoni the Blogger, Black Dog Brigade, Pajamas Media, Backspin.

News: AFP 2 3 4 5.

Palestinian journalists hold photos of Peruvian Agence France Presse photographer Jaime Razuri during a protest calling for his release in front of the Palestinian Parliament in Gaza City, Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007. Razuri, an employee of the French news agency Agence France-Presse, was seized at gunpoint by unidentified gunmen on Monday. (AP Photo/Adel Hana)


Update 8-Jan: Jaime has been released!

Update 19 May: Many thanks to Leigh for the positive feedback!
Palestinian journalists hold photos of Peruvian Agence France Presse photographer Jaime Razuri during a protest calling for his release in front of the Palestinian Parliament in Gaza City, Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007. Razuri, an employee of the French news agency Agence France-Presse, was seized at gunpoint by unidentified gunmen on Monday. (AP Photo/Adel Hana)


Palestinian youths hold photos of Peruvian Agence France Presse photographer Jaime Razuri during a protest calling for his release in the West Bank city of Ramallah, Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007. Razuri, an employee of the French news agency Agence France-Presse, was seized at gunpoint by unidentified gunmen on Monday. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen)
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