Wednesday 16 February 2005, 14:27 Makka Time, 11:27 GMT
Giuliana Sgrena, 56, the italian journalist seized by terrorists on 4 February, appeared in an on-line video.
She was seriously worried about her own life but also begging for the US troops to leave Iraq.
The kidnappers have, in fact, asked for this military pull-back in exchange of her safety.
"You must end the occupation, it's the only way we can get out of this situation," said the lady on the video tape obtained by Associated Press Television News on Wednesday.
No one else was visible in the screen beside her own shadow casted on a blank wall behind. "Mujahidin Without Borders" was the logo used by the seizers on the video.
"I ask the Italian government, the Italian people struggling against the occupation, I ask my husband, please, help me."
She also said, "You must do all you can to end the occupation. I'm counting on you. You can help me."
Mrs. Sgrena also adviced everyone not to enter Iraq for any reason, "Nobody should come to Iraq at this time," she said. "Not even journalists. Nobody."
Il Romanaccio at 5:48 PM
