Alan Johnston's 114 days of captivity

Alan Johnston was shown wearing a bomb vest in a video aired in June
Alan Johnston was shown wearing a bomb vest in a video aired in June
 
 

Wednesday, 04, Jul 2007 12:29

BBC reporter Alan Johnston has been freed from captivity in the Gaza Strip - 114 days after being taken hostage at gunpoint.

His incarceration by an Islamic group calling itself the Army of Islam represents the longest period of captivity of any western hostage in the Palestinian territories.

InTheNews takes a look back at the main events during the last 16 weeks.

March 12th - Alan Johnston is kidnapped in the Gaza Strip

April 16th - Family admits concern after reports emerge that he has been killed

April 19th Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas says he has information that Mr Johnston is alive

May 9th - Video tape showing image of Mr Johnston's BBC identity card broadcast on Arabic TV

May 22nd - 100,000 people sign petition calling for Mr Johnston's release

June 1st - First video showing Mr Johnston aired; Tony Blair calls for his immediate release

June 15th Hamas calls for Mr Johnston's release

June 17th - Militants threaten to kill Mr Johnston in new video

June 20th - Worldwide vigil held on 100th day of captivity

June 24th - Second video released showing Mr Johnston wearing what he says is "explosive belt"

July 4th - Alan Johnston is released after 16 weeks in captivity


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