Families of hostages taken by groups like the Islamic State will no longer be threatened with criminal prosecution if they attempt to negotiate the release of their loved ones.
Today US officials have been meeting with families of kidnap victims to discuss the changes.
Tomorrow, President Obama will announce the change in government policy (Wednesday 24th June), to reflect what has long been the unofficial US position.
John Bevir (Beaver) reports from Washington.
IN: "For years the..."Today US officials have been meeting with families of kidnap victims to discuss the changes.
Tomorrow, President Obama will announce the change in government policy (Wednesday 24th June), to reflect what has long been the unofficial US position.
John Bevir (Beaver) reports from Washington.
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