The kidnappers of British Broadcasting Corp. (BBC) reporter Alan Johnston have been identified, but no further information has surfaced, according to the American-based Committee to Protect Journalists. Johnston was kidnapped last month in Gaza, where he has made his home for three years.



Palestinian Authority (PA) Interior Ministry spokesman Khaled Abu Hilal said the identification of the kidnappers was based on the preliminary information, but the group has denied any involvement.



Journalists in Gaza began on Monday a three-day boycott of PA government news in an effort to pressure officials to secure his release.