Russian
worker killed in Iraq
BAGHDAD - One Russian civilian was killed and
two more were taken hostage Tuesday in Iraq, Russian officials have confirmed.
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A spokesperson for Russia's foreign
ministry said the three were employees of the Russian energy company Interenergoservis.
"All possible measures are being taken for the fastest liberation of
our citizens," the ministry said in a statement. Employees
of the company are working at a power station in southern Baghdad. Interenergoservis
is considering withdrawing its more than 300 employees working in Iraq, Russia's
Itar-Tass news agency is reporting. Last
month, eight employees of the same company were taken hostage in Baghdad. They
were released within days.
FROM
APRIL 14, 2004 : Russia, Philippines reconsider role in Iraq
Tekhpromexport,
another Russian company working in Iraq, announced in April it was removing its
370 staff members from the country.
FROM
APRIL 14, 2004: Foreigners urged to leave Iraq after abductions
Last
month, the Russian government joined a growing chorus of countries who urged their
citizens to leave the war-torn country because of a worsening security situation,
including a wave of kidnappings. From:
http://www.cbc.ca/stories/2004/05/11/iraq_040511
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