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Alan Johnston immediately after release
Alan Johnston: My kidnap ordeal
The former BBC Gaza correspondent tells the full story of his 114 days as a hostage.

ALAN JOHNSTON ABDUCTION
Monday 12 March 2007: Goes missing in Gaza
Friday 1 June: Video released showing first images since abduction
Monday 25 June: Second video in suicide bomb vest
Wednesday 4 July: Freed

Timeline in full


Alan Johnston Alan Johnston answers your questions
The former correspondent answers readers' questions about his time as a hostage.
Alan Johnston BBC's Johnston back with family
Freed BBC reporter Alan Johnston is reunited with his family in the UK.
Alan Johnston Johnston describes relief
The BBC's Alan Johnston says it is "unimaginably good" to be free after 114 days' captivity.

LIFE IN IRAQ
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