Douglas Wood
Douglas Wood, the Australian hostage being held in Iraq, has been freed in a military operation, Prime Minister John Howard says.
"He was recovered a short time ago in Baghdad in a military operation that I'm told was conducted by Iraqi forces, in co-operation with ... American forces."
Mr Howard said no ransom was paid for Mr Wood's release.
"At no stage has a ransom been paid,'' he said.
He also paid tribute to the efforts of Australia's Islamic community and Sheikh Alhilali."
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"He was recovered a short time ago in Baghdad in a military operation that I'm told was conducted by Iraqi forces, in co-operation with ... American forces."
Mr Howard said no ransom was paid for Mr Wood's release.
"At no stage has a ransom been paid,'' he said.
He also paid tribute to the efforts of Australia's Islamic community and Sheikh Alhilali."
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