Talks to free Canadian journalist kidnapped in Somalia stalled, A tragically naive Canadian 'falling for habar-hidir hawiye lies and deception

CALGARY — Negotiations between the Canadian government and the kidnappers holding Canadian freelance journalist Amanda Lindhout have ground to a halt, according to an international group representing journalists.Ambroise Pierre, the Africa desk chief for Reporters Without Borders, said he was informed last week that talks between the two sides, which have been negotiating Lindhout's release since she was taken in Somalia in August 2008, have apparently ended.Lindhout was kidnapped at gunpoint along with Australian photographer Nigel Brennan and a Somali guide, who has since been released."The kidnappers have stopped talking," said Pierre. "I can confirm that."Pierre said it's believed to be the first time talks between the kidnappers and the Canadian and Australian governments have stopped. He said he can only guess why the captors have decided to stop talking."I assume that's to put pressure on the Canadian government," he said. "I know they are still alive and in good condition."The Department of Foreign Affairs is saying little about the case."We are pursuing all appropriate channels to seek further information about Ms. Lindhout's welfare, and to assist the family in securing her safe release as well as that of Mr. Brennan," said department spokesman Daniel Barbarie...more..http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Talks+free+Canadian+journalist+kidnapped+Somalia+stalled/1613760/story.html Abdifatah
My take on the story.
Mohammed Elmi is a hawiye jihadist need to be waterboarded first before they listen to him, He probably' hiding somewhere A couple of months , and saying he was kidnapped
Hawiye kidnap Canadian journalist is pregnant