Kidnapped Israeli-Russian Academic Sparks Iraqi Government Investigation
TL;DR
Elizabeth Tsurkov, a Princeton University student and Israeli-Russian dual citizen, who disappeared during a research trip to Baghdad in March, is believed to be held hostage by the Iran-backed militia group Kataib Hezbollah. The Israeli government has confirmed her captivity and called on Iraq to ensure her safety. Efforts are underway to secure her release and reunite her with her family.
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- Missing Princeton student held hostage in Baghdad WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland
- Israeli-Russian researcher missing in Iraq was repeatedly warned of dangers – report The Times of Israel
- Elizabeth Tsurkov's sister says she took 'precautions' in Iraq before abduction Al-Monitor
- Iraqi government announces investigation into kidnapped Israeli researcher Middle East Eye
- Iraqi government opens probe into kidnapping of Israeli-Russian academic The Times of Israel
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