Alan Johnston

Emotional reunion for reporter Johnston

Sun, 08 Jul 2007 06:37:58 GMT

Freed BBC correspondent Alan Johnston has held an emotional reunion with his parents in Scotland.

Johnston honoured at Amnesty awards

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 07:20:25 GMT

The BBC's Alan Johnston was honoured with a prestigious journalism award just hours after being freed following 114 days in captivity.

Johnston boosted by campaign to free him

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 18:26:01 GMT

Freed reporter Alan Johnston has said he knew of the tremendous campaign to secure his release thanks to snatched reports on BBC radio.

Renewed threats against Johnston

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 21:12:11 GMT

The group holding kidnapped journalist Alan Johnston have threatened to "slaughter" the correspondent if its demands are not met.

Reporter forced to wear bomb belt

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:11:44 GMT

A video of kidnapped journalist Alan Johnston which shows him wearing a suicide bomber's explosives belt has been released by his captors.

Vigil for captive BBC journalist

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 19:02:32 GMT

Family, friends and BBC colleagues have joined in a worldwide vigil for journalist Alan Johnston to mark 100 days since he was kidnapped.

Kidnappers warn 'we will kill Johnston'

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:50:28 GMT

The group who kidnapped BBC journalist Alan Johnston has threatened to kill him if their demands are not met.

Hopes for Johnston release fading

Sun, 17 Jun 2007 22:54:48 GMT

Hopes for the release of kidnapped journalist Alan Johnston are fading after the group holding him denied a deal to free him.

Johnston release 'in advanced stage'

Sat, 16 Jun 2007 14:13:36 GMT

Hamas has said it is in an advanced stage of negotiations over the release of BBC journalist Alan Johnston.

Hamas negotiating Johnston release

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 22:17:29 GMT

Hamas has said it is in an advanced stage of negotiations over the release of BBC journalist Alan Johnston.

Renewed calls for Johnston release

Sat, 02 Jun 2007 06:38:04 GMT

A video of the BBC's kidnapped Middle East correspondent Alan Johnston has renewed calls for the reporter's release.

Militants post Alan Johnston video

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 19:44:22 GMT

A video of the BBC's kidnapped Middle East correspondent Alan Johnston has been posted on a website by the Army of Islam group.

Release hope for kidnapped journalist

Sun, 27 May 2007 08:24:08 GMT

Kidnapped journalist Alan Johnston is alive and could be released "very soon", according to a Palestinian government official.

Jailed cleric offers to help Johnston

Thu, 17 May 2007 13:08:28 GMT

A radical cleric who is in a UK jail has offered to help gain the release of the kidnapped BBC journalist Alan Johnston in Gaza.

Alan Johnston tape investigated

Wed, 09 May 2007 05:42:14 GMT

A tape allegedly from the kidnappers of journalist Alan Johnston has been delivered to the al-Jazeera news channel.

Euro MPs call for Johnston release

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 10:55:46 GMT

Euro MPs have called for the release of abducted BBC journalist Alan Johnston.

Alan Johnston 'still alive'

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 16:07:19 GMT

The Palestinian President has said that kidnapped BBC journalist Alan Johnston is still alive.

BBC investigates Johnston claims

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 22:53:26 GMT

The BBC is continuing to investigate unconfirmed reports that its Gaza correspondent Alan Johnston is dead.

BBC journalist reported to be dead

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 22:32:14 GMT

The BBC said it was "deeply concerned" by reports that its kidnapped Gaza correspondent Alan Johnston has been killed.

Day of action over journalist's kidnapping

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 15:06:50 GMT

The parents of abducted BBC reporter Alan Johnston issued a fresh plea for his release as a day of action is held to highlight his plight.

Palestinians strike over held BBC man

Mon, 02 Apr 2007 10:37:08 GMT

A strike is being staged by Palestinian journalists to press their government to exert more pressure on those holding a BBC correspondent.

Appeal for missing BBC reporter

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 13:00:20 GMT

The father of a BBC journalist who is feared to have been kidnapped in the Gaza Strip has appealed for his release.

BBC journalist kidnapped in Gaza

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 17:02:56 GMT

A BBC correspondent has been kidnapped in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian police have reported.