[wanabidii] Press Releases: One Year Since Abduction of "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: One Year Since Abduction of "Douma 4" 12/10/2014 02:16 PM EST One Year Since Abduction of "Douma 4" Press Statement Jen Psaki Department Spokesperson Washington, DC December 10, 2014 Yesterday marked one full year since unknown armed groups abducted and kidnapped Syrian human rights activist Razan Zaitouneh, her husband, Wael Hamada, and her two colleagues, Samira Al-Khalil and Nazem Hamadi, in Douma, Syria. As the founder of the Violations Documentation Center, Razan played a critical role in documenting human rights violations and calling for peace. The whereabouts of these activists, referred to by some as the “Douma 4,” are still unknown. We call for their immediate and unconditional release. Razan, like so many Syrians who took to the streets over three years ago to demand freedom and dignity, called for respect for human rights, stopping all torture, and a peaceful end to the conflict. Despite extraordinary risks, courageous Syrians continue their pursuit of peace, justice, and fundamental freedoms. Every day in Syria, human rights defenders document abuses and violations committed by both the Assad regime and violent extremists such as ISIL. We admire and support these brave Syrians’ efforts and reiterate our call for those responsible for their abduction, as well as those responsible for the multitude of other abuses and violations of human rights, to 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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