Arab TV channel Al-Arabiya showed a video Monday of what it said were three Italian hostages in Iraq, and said their captors were threatening to kill the captives. Al-Arabiya said an Iraqi armed group called the “Green Brigade” vowed to execute the three captives if Italian authorities move to prevent protests against Italy’s role in Iraq. The Italian government has made no such moves. The three men are shown in the video sitting behind a small table and eating from a large pot with their fingers. The hostages are bearded. It was not clear when the video was made. Full Story
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