A group of victims of the 1990 Kuwait hostage crisis has filed a civil claim against the U.K. government and British Airways for deliberately endangering civilians during the ordeal.
On August 2, 1990, passengers on BA flight 149 were taken off the plane in Kuwait after Saddam Hussein invaded the country, leading to a prolonged period of captivity as human shields during the first Gulf War.
Ninety-four survivors have sued for severe physical and psychiatric harm suffered during the crisis, accusing the government and airline of knowing the invasion had begun but allowing the flight to land for covert military operations.
The victims, seeking restoration of trust in the political and judicial process, are fighting against allegations of negligence, conspiracy, and cover-up by the U.K. government and British Airways.
Despite ongoing legal battles, the victims remain determined to seek justice and hold the responsible parties accountable for the traumatic events they endured over 30 years ago.