Firm not doing enough: Mediator

An Iraqi tribal chief, who claims to be negotiating for the release of the kidnapped truck drivers, on Tuesday criticised their Kuwaiti employer and embassies for not doing enough to win their freedom.

8216;8216;The kidnappers responded positively to my appeal to extend the ultimatum, but neither the company nor the embassies concerned have made any move so far,8217;8217; Sheikh Hisham al-Dulaimi said here. 8216;8216;I am the sole authorised mediator,8217;8217; said Dulaimi, who heads the M8217;Hamda Dlim tribe in the rebel province of Al-Anbar. 8212; AFP