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7. Iraqi hostage commits suicide according to captors 

July 20, 2008

It's still unclear if one of the security guards held hostage in Iraq has killed himself.

A video - released to the Sunday Times - claims the man, known only as Jason, is dead.

He's one of five men snatched over a year ago.

Former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey has appealed for their release in the past.

Middle East Expert Dr Harry Hagopian: