[wanabidii] Press Releases: Two Years Since the Abduction of the "Douma 4"

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Two Years Since the Abduction of the "Douma 4" 12/09/2015 02:20 PM EST Two Years Since the Abduction of the "Douma 4" Press Statement John Kirby Department Spokesperson Washington, DC December 9, 2015 Two years ago today, unknown assailants abducted renowned Syrian human rights and civil society leader Razan Zaitouneh, her husband, Wael Hamada, and her two colleagues, Samira Al-Khalil and Nazem Hamadi, in Douma, Syria. As a passionate Syrian leader and one of the founders of the Violations Documentation Center and Local Coordinating Committees, Razan played a critical role in documenting human rights violations and risked her life to advocate on behalf of political prisoners. The whereabouts of Razan and her colleagues, known as the “Douma 4,” remain unknown. We call for their immediate and unconditional release and urge anyone with information about them to come forward to help ensure the safe return of these brave human rights defenders. As we mark International Human Rights Day tomorrow, we recognize Razan and the thousands of Syrian political prisoners and human rights activists who have defied brutality and oppression and fought for a democratic and pluralistic future. We stand with these courageous Syrians and reiterate our call that those responsible for serious human rights violations and abuses in Syria must be held accountable. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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