John McCarthy (journalist)

John McCarthy is a British journalist who was kidnapped by terrorists in Lebanon in April, 1986, and held hostage for more than 5 years.

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Journalist - Lebanon

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McCarthy is known as Britain's longest-held hostage in Lebanon. McCarthy was released from captivity on August 8, 1991.

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Britain - Lebanon - August 8 - 1991

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He shared a cell with the Northern Irishman, Brian Keenan for several years.

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Northern Irish - Brian Keenan

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Ironically, the Irishman Keenan is a Protestant and the Englishman McCarthy is a Roman Catholic.

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