1.   Relief workers halted their aid convoy to the countryside Thursday, citing the abduction of civilians by armed rebels at a food distribution center.

2.   Specifically, he cited the abduction of several military and police officers earlier this year.

3.   But Japan has been reluctant to extend fresh aid to Pyongyang, citing suspected abductions of Japanese nationals by North Korean agents.

4.   Japan has been reluctant to extend fresh aid to Pyongyang, citing suspected abductions of Japanese nationals by North Korean agents.

5.   Police raided the sect two days later, citing the abduction charges as the reason.