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American: Egyptian Kidnappers 'Treated Us Like Family'

Woman continues her travels, despite kidnapping

By Mark Russell,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 4, 2012 6:15 AM CST

(Newser) – The Bedouin tribesmen who kidnapped two American tourists and their guide in Egypt yesterday were "very nice" and "treated us like family,” said one of the kidnapped women, reports MSNBC. "I was not at all afraid,” said the woman, who does not want to be identified. “They kept on reassuring us that we will be fine."

The American woman will continue with her travel plans through Egypt and Jordan. “I am not afraid to continue the tour," she said. She added that the governor of South Sinai had invited them for dinner and accompanied them on a drive to the luxury hotel where the government was paying for their stay.

Two American women, names not available, are seen after their release by gunmen in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, late yesterday.
Two American women, names not available, are seen after their release by gunmen in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, late yesterday.   (AP Photo)
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fractal
Feb 4, 2012 1:16 PM CST
If anyone on this thread actually knew anything about Arab culture, they would not surprised.  A guest in the desert is a sacred trust, and all hospitality is traditionally shown, regardless of beliefs or affiliation.  Americans would do well to take note, and try and learn something civilized from the far side of the planet.
B-Diddy
Feb 4, 2012 12:35 PM CST
Of course they are going to say this, if not they know where the are and their families can be killed at any time.  HELLO.........................
MDD
Feb 4, 2012 12:03 PM CST
They always throw the ugly ones back...
 

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