Faye Turney

Faye Turney

Faye Turney is one of the 15 british marines who were held captive by Iran in March 2007. She was on the only female in the 15 British crew. Faye Turney, a 26-year-old mother who was discussed on Iran TV during the incident, was kept...

Faye Turney is one of the 15 british marines who were held captive by Iran in March 2007. She was on the only female in the 15 British crew. Faye Turney, a 26-year-old mother who was discussed on Iran TV during the incident, was kept isolated from her crew mates.

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Eclass' High Five! (Politic-in)

Written by lexilex on
No doubt it is good news that the 15 prisoners (14 men and 1 woman, British sailors and marines), are safely back in London as of yesterday morning. The group was captured nearly two weeks ago, and their release was announced Wednesday. British Prime Minister Tony Blair had become increasingly agitated when Iran aired footage of the captive, appearing well taken care of and fed, and apologizing for trespassing. The standoff escalated, yet culminated in a happy ending. Here’s the high five: 5) Captured by the Iranians- Where do I sign up? They smiled and laughed, and thanked the President of Iran. The 15 ... Read Full Story

Faye Turney letter to the british People

Written by The_Zimbio_Team on
Text of the letter purportedly written by Faye Turney while in iranian captivity. " To British People I am writing to you as a British service person who has been sent to Iraq, sacrificed due to the intervening policies of the Bush and Blair governments. We were arrested after entering Iranian waters by the Iranian forces. For this, I am deeply sorry. I understand that this has caused even more distrust for the people of Iran and the whole area in the British (sic). The Iranian people have treated me well and have proved themselves to be caring, compassionate, hospitable and friendly. For this ... Read Full Story

Faye Turney's letter to the house of commons

Written by The_Zimbio_Team on
Text of the letter purportedly written by Faye Turney while in Iranian captivity. " Representatives of the House of Commons, I am writing to inform you of my situation. I am a British Serviceperson currently being held in Iran. I would like you all to know of the treatment I have received whilst here.   The Iranian people are kind, considerate, warm, compassionate and very hospitable. They have brought me no harm, but have looked after me well. I have been fed, clothed and well cared for. Unfortunately during the course of our mission we entered into Iranian waters. Even through our wrongdoing, they ... Read Full Story

Frightened of Rape? Everything that Faye Turney has said since being released proves that women should not be in the front line.

Written by JustinGudgeon on
If she, or any woman soldier is frightened of being raped, then don't become a front-line soldier. The truth is, the captured sailors were in a blue funk about everything connected with being an active service soldier: Being shot, being captured, dying, being tortured, being mistreated by the enemy, being imprisoned, being hurt, being separated from each other, being raped (male or female rape), upsetting their parents..... Read Full Story

Text of Faye Turney's letter to her family

Written by The_Zimbio_Team on
The text of a purported letter from Iran's captured British female seaman, Faye Turney, to her family. Her husband's name is Adam and daughter's name is Molly : " Dear Mum & Dad, I am writing to you from Iran where I am being held. I will try to explain to you the best what has happened. We were out in the boats when we were arrested by Iranian forces as we had apparently gone into Iranian waters. I wish we hadn’t because then I’d be home with you all right now. I am so sorry we did, because I know we wouldn’t be ... Read Full Story
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The 15 British Marines involved in the Iran dispute
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Captain Christopher Air RM
Marine Mark Banks
Chief Petty Officer Gavin Cavendish
Lieutenant Felix Carman RN
Leading Seaman Christopher Coe
Corporal Dean Harris
Marine Paul Barton
Seaman Nathan Thomas Summers
Marine Joe Tindall
Seaman Faye Turney
Operator Maintainer Arthur Batchelor
Operator Maintainer Andrew Henderson
Operator Maintainer Simon Massey
Marine Danny Masterton
Marine Adam Sperry
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15 British Marines - Links
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Turney 'Told Comrades Were Home'
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British navy crew says captured sailor Faye Turney singled out
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What was Faye Turney doing at war?
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Liveleak.com - IRAN
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