Two journalists seized in Iraq escape with local help

The two Polish journalists, Marcin Firlej and Jacek Kaczmarek, who were kidn apped on Monday by Iraqi gunmen have managed to escape with help from an Ira qi teacher and are now safely located in the American-controlled city of Naj af. During imprisonment the two journalists were taken to a school where the y were interrogated and accused of spying. They were later taken to another nearby building where they were given food and water. The city of Najaf was attacked by coalition forces early next morning sparking panic and one of th e Iraqi teachers present handed over the keys to their car, and showed them their belongings. The Ministry of Defense has turned to the American forces to ensure the two journalists safe passage to Kuwait. (Rzeczpospolita, p. A 1) A.K.