John McCarthy (journalist)
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John McCarthy is a British journalist, kidnapped by terrorists in Lebanon in April 1986 and held hostage for more than 5 years. McCarthy is known as Britain's longest-held hostage in Lebanon. McCarthy was released from captivity 08 August 1991. He shared cell with the Irish Brian Keenan for several years.
Miscellaneous information
- The Student Union bar at the University of Hull is named for him as he is an alumnus of the University.
Books
- Some Other Rainbow by John McCarthy and Jill Morrell ISBN 0563393165
- Between Extremes by Brian Keenan and John McCarthy ISBN 0552145955
External links
- BBC: Beirut hostage John McCarthy freed (http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/august/8/newsid_2492000/2492499.stm)
- Debriefing of released British hostages from Lebanon (http://www.ncptsd.org/publications/cq/v4/n1/bhyturnb.html)