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June 4, 2007

Video Shows Missing U.S. Solders' IDs

Topics: Iraq

An Iraqi insurgent group posted a videotape on the Internet today showing what it claims to be the ID cards and personal effects of of Spc. Alex R. Jimenez, 25, of Lawrence, Mass., and Pvt. Byron W. Fouty, 19, of Waterford, Mich. ABC has a short segment from the video here ...

There was no indication in the video whether the two soldiers are dead or alive, and there were no demands set for their release.

Via Laura Mansfield:

Above the photos, written in Arabic, was the message, "Bush is the reason for the loss of your prisoners."

It was part of a 10-minute video that also included video of a masked man at a diagram board -- apparently the planning stage of the attack -- followed by nighttime video of an apparent attack, and al Jazeera video of soldiers searching fields. Images of what appear to be the missing soldiers' personal effects -- including Visa and Mastercard credit cards, a cross, $50 U.S. bills, and Iraqi currency -- are shown at the end of the video.

The video concludes with images apparently taken from the identification cards of the two soldiers.

Laura expects to have the full video up soon.

As Jules notes, the release of the video without showing the soldiers raises questions about whether they are still alive, along with the possibility that this is an effort to heighten interest and revive questions about whether they are still alive.

Also: New Islamic State of Iraq video claims Russian grenades being used to attack US troops. [Video here ...]

Posted by Richard at June 4, 2007 10:30 AM

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