CANADA URGES IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF HOSTAGE IN IRAQ

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April 11, 2004No. 56 Foreign Affairs Minister Bill Graham and Parliamentary Secretary with special emphasis for Canadians abroad Dan McTeague today reiterated on behalf of the Government of Canada that Fadi Ihsan Fadel, abducted in Iraq, is a Canadian citizen and called for his immediate release."We are deeply concerned about Mr. Fadel and his well-being, and we call for his immediate and safe release," said Minister Graham. "Canada condemns such unprovoked acts against civilians, and we will do everything in our power to bring Mr. Fadel home."Mr. Fadel, a Damascus-born aid worker, is a Canadian citizen with a Canadian passport. He is an employee of the non-governmental organization International Rescue Committee and was engaged in humanitarian fieldwork at the time of his abduction."We are in touch with Mr. Fadel's family and are making every effort to secure his safe return home," Mr. McTeague added.- 30 -For further information, media representatives may contact:Isabelle SavardDirector of CommunicationsOffice of the Minister of Foreign Affairs(613) 995-1851Media Relations OfficeForeign Affairs Canada and International Trade Canada(613) 995-1874http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca

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