Article 5YQQK Family of British geologist facing death penalty in Iraq urge UK to intervene

Family of British geologist facing death penalty in Iraq urge UK to intervene

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Tom Ambrose
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Retiree Jim Fitton, 66, was detained when airport security found valueless' pottery shards in luggage

The family of a retired British geologist facing the death penalty in Iraq have called on the UK government to urgently intervene.

Jim Fitton, 66, was detained by authorities in the Middle Eastern country, accused of smuggling, during a geology and archaeology trip.

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