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Release Yemeni journalist Abdulelah Haider Shaye

Release Yemeni journalist Abdulelah Haider Shaye

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Started by Anonymous 14 years, 4 months ago
With one phone call President Obama induced the Yemeni government to keep Abdulelah Haider Shaye, an independent journalist, in prison. See Jeremy Scahill's report in The Nation about this. So much for freedom of the press and speaking truth to power. Shaye revealed the killing of civilians in Yemen by Americans who were doing covert operations against Al Qaeda there. Obama doesn't like whistleblowers. President Obama must expedite the release of this journalist who is supported internationally and by Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch as well as by the Committee to Protect Journalists.

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James Bao
10 years ago Featured

Whistleblowers play an important role in governments all around the world, and independent journalism is essential to keeping citizens informed of the truth.

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Colby phillips
11 years ago Featured

Dear President Obama, You of all recent U.S. Presidents know the difference between right and wrong, and imprisoning journalists because they embarrass your government through accurate reporting is wrong by any standard. I urge you to reverse this egregious injustice and free Abduleleh Haider Shaye. Sincerely, Colby Phillips

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David Collins
11 years ago Featured

I was pleased when Obama was first elected, as I thought him a decent man with integrity..this story saddens me so much.

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Andrew Young
11 years ago Featured

It disgusts me that I voted for someone, even just once, who condones murder, and unlawful imprisonment to cover it up.

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Tania Scott
12 years ago Featured

Freedom of the press is a fundamental principal upon which our democratic society is built. Truth must be told to have a free society of ALL people.

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David Williams
12 years ago Featured

Mr. President I strongly urge you t free this journalist and adhere to every major news organization's plea to do so, including Human Rights Watch

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Jennifer Gay
7 years ago

Is this the most recent petition, given who is President now? How sad there are only 490 signatures. Thank you to those who signed.

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Caroline Hope
10 years ago

Do not imprison the voice for peace in Yemen.

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