German Woman Also Kidnapped in Iraq

An unidentified German woman and her driver, missing since Friday have reportedly been taken hostage according to German ARD television.

From the Khaleej Times:

Germany’s ARD television reported the woman had been kidnapped and posted pictures allegedly showing the blindfolded woman with her captors, one armed with a rocket propelled grenade, that it said were taken from a video demanding Germany stop any dealings with Iraq’s government. Germany has ruled out sending troops to Iraq and opposed the US-led war.

It was not immediately clear what the woman was doing in Iraq. Her name was not released. Jaeger would only say that the woman was missing.

Update:


ARD has identified the woman as Susanne Osthoff, an archaeologist.