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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Simon Calder

British adventure tour leader ‘dying in hospital in Baghdad’

Tina Townsend-Greaves

A pioneering tour leader has suffered a massive stroke while in Iraq –and his family has been refused permission to organise a medical evacuation.

Geoff Hann, 85, was on his “farewell tour” – the final trip of dozens to destinations regarded as high risk. He had taken a group on a tour that included Baghdad, Mosul and the ancient cities of Mesopotamia.

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