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The three Americans have been detained since July 31 on charges of illegally crossing the border from Iraqi Kurdistan into Iran. Their family and friends say it was an innocent mistake.
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Your actions, from learning more about Laura and Euna's detainment, the prayers, postcards, signing the petition, letting others know and how they could help. . . The list goes on and on but you were part of the solution. You took some of your valuable time and made a move for (most of us) complete strangers.
Who here... didn't cry openly as Euna and Laura walked down the stairs and into their family's loving embrace?
You along with others made this happen.
It would be wonderful if we could help all those who need it, all at once.
Until we have that ability, we need to work together as a team.
Right now I'm asking for your help getting Sarah, Josh and Shane (a.k.a. The 3 Hikers) get home.
A great start is learning more and signing their freedom petition.
Go to: www.freethehikers.org
Sarah, Josh and Shane all have families waiting for them, with big hugs and kisses.
During Laura and Euna's detainment, I always said; "Any effort helps".
I never knew the collective energy in those words, till I saw Euna and Laura getting off that plane.
I can only ask you to take that first step, from that point forward we walk together.
I thank you and remember. . .
Any effort helps.
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www.reuters.com
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The families of three Americans held in Iran on spy charges appealed again for their release on Sunday, saying they feared for their mental well-being after more than three months
Farah Naaz Mawani Laura and Euna: For those asking, there is a facebook fan page for Josh, Shane and Sarah. Please join to stay informed and communicate your support.
FREE THE HIKERS SHANE BAUER, SARAH SHOURD, JOSH FATTAL Shane Bauer, Sarah Shourd and Josh Fattal have been detained in Iran since July 31, 2009, when news reports say they accidentally crossed an unmarked border while hiking in the mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan near the... Ahmed Awa waterfall, a local beauty spot. They were in a peaceful region of northern Iraq that is increasingly popular with Western tourists attracted by its natural beauty, traditional culture and long history. The three hikers, all graduates of UC Berkeley, entered northern Iraq with visas from Turkey on July 28 and had planned to spend five days visiting the area. A fourth friend, Shon Meckfessel had stayed behind in Sulaimaniya when Shane, Josh and Sarah set out on their hike because he was feeling unwell. Shane Bauer, 27, has been living in Damascus, Syria with Sarah Shourd since late 2008 and is a student of Arabic, which he speaks fluently. He is a freelance journalist whose writing and award-winning photographs have been published in the US, UK, Middle East, and Canada. Shane, who has two younger sisters, grew up in Onamia, Minnesota and graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Peace and Conflict Studies in 2007. Shane has reported from Syria, Iraq, Darfur in Sudan, Yemen and Ethiopia but has never reported from Iran, nor expressed any interest in doing so. He had hoped to offer photographs and a story on the aftermath of recent elections in Kurdistan to the online news network New America Media, but was not on a formal news assignment. Sarah Shourd, 31, has been living with Shane in Damascus, where she teaches English and is learning Arabic. She previously taught as part of the Iraqi Student Project, a program which gives Iraqi students living in Damascus the skills to continue their education in US schools. She was on a break from her teaching responsibilities for a week, and she and Shane decided to take a hiking trip with their friends Josh and Shon. Sarah has written articles on travel and social issues reflecting her time in Syria, Ethiopia, Yemen and Mexico. Sarah, who has an older brother and sister, was born in Chicago, Illinois, grew up in Los Angeles, California and recently moved to the San Francisco Bay Area. Josh Fattal, 27, is an environmentalist who worked for three years at the Aprovecho Research Center in Cottage Grove, Oregon, which teaches sustainable living skills. From January to June 2009, Josh was a Teaching Fellow with the International Honors Program (IHP) “Health and Community” study abroad program in Switzerland, India, China, and South Africa. Josh and his elder brother grew up in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. He spent his junior year of college on an IHP study abroad program in the UK, India, the Philippines, New Zealand, and Mexico and graduated from UC Berkeley in 2004 with a degree in environmental economics and policy from the College of Natural Resources. Josh was visiting Sarah and Shane in Damascus when they went on their trip.
Website:6,033 fans
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We need to ramp up our involvement to free Sarah, Josh and Shane (the 3 Hikers in an Iranian prison. So many people don't know of their story, just share what you know. Have them go to the website and sign the petition (www.freethehikers.org).
You can move mountains by being informed and asking for support.
Thank you.
Here is one of the latest headlines:
in.reuters.com
By Patrick Worsnip NEW YORK (Reuters) - Iran should release three Americans who crossed into Iranian territory in July and whom Tehran has charged with spying, Iranian human rights lawyer and Nobel
Laura and Euna
Congratulations to Euna Lee and Laura Ling, for being two of Glamour Magazine's Women of the Year ! ! !
Laura and Euna dedicate their Glamour awards to victims of trafficking and those fighting to stop it: http://linkglobal.org/thehundred/
Here are some links to the Glamour Event:
http://www.glamour.com/women-of-the-year
http://www.upi.com/News_Photos/Entertain
http://www.examiner.com/x-20361-Phoenix-
http://www.sheknows.com/articles/812095.
www.glamour.com
They are Women of the Year because:
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Thank you for helping Laura and Euna get HOME!
Euna and Laura dedicated their awards victims of trafficking and those fighting to stop it: http://linkglobal.org/thehundred/
www.glamour.com
They are Women of the Year because:
Laura and Euna Alex Fattal, the brother of hiker Josh Fattal, spoke to Kiran Chetry on CNN's American Morning Tuesday:
amfix.blogs.cnn.com
The three Americans have been detained since July 31 on charges of illegally crossing the border from Iraqi Kurdistan into Iran. Their family and friends say it was an innocent mistake.
Laura and Euna Sec. of State, Hillary Clinton urges Iran to release Sarah, Josh and Shane.
www.blinkx.com
Iran has charged three detained US citizens with espionage which, under Iran's Islamic sharia law, is punishable by death. The three were held after they strayed into Iran from northern Iraq at the end of July. ...
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Hikers must see.
Get involved PLEASE: www.freethehikers.org
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Shane Bauer, Josh Fattal and Sarah Shourd have been detained in Iran since July 31, 2009, when news reports say they accidentally crossed an unmarked border during a hiking trip in the mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan. ...