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 Saturday, Feb. 9, 1p.m. - 601 New Hampshire Ave NW
“I don’t want to be forgotten in jail”
What: A peaceful vigil in front of the Saudi Embassy to demand the release Fouad Al-Farhan (32), a Saudi blogger who has been detained since December 11, 2007 for unspecified charges.
Why: Father of two young children, Al-Farhan is the "Godfather of Saudi blogging" for his decision to blog openly under his real name - a risk that has now led to his arrest and detention for nearly two months.
When: Saturday, February 9, 2008 from 13:00-14:45
Who: People of conscience from diverse backgrounds, organized by Hands Across the Middle East Alliance (HAMSA)
Where: in front of the Saudi Embassy in Washington
601 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington, DC 20037
Bring signs. If you cannot attend, please take a moment to join over 1,200 other people and send a letter to Saudi officials calling for Fouad's release: http://campaigns.aicongress.org/freefouad
For more information contact:
nasser@hamsaweb.org
We hope this will be the first in a series of demonstrations around the world to demand Fouad's immediate release.
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