Yes,
Terry Waite, there's a name I haven't heard for years. His case illustrates just what a dangerous job hostage negotiators do. When Terry Waite was appointed to the Archbishop of Canterbury's personal staff he travelled extensively on condition he negotiated the release of any hostages he heard of wherever he went. He accidentally crossed the border into Iran in 1980 and negotiated the release of a number of western hostages. In 1982, his map-reading skills not having improved, he accidentally entered Libya where he secured the release of more British hostages. He was held hostage in Beirut for nearly 5 years, 4 of them in solitary confinement, during which he was tortured both physically and mentally on a regular basis.
To all those of you still working in Nigeria, I'd just say, don't think it's like it was - the good old days have gone, maybe for ever. Maintain a low profile, fly safe, watch out for each other and let's hope that things will improve after the elections.
Last edited by Mama Mangrove; 5th Jan 2007 at 11:33.