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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