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James W. Foley Legacy Foundation

@JamesFoleyFund

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For Jim - Diane Foley’s Victim Impact Statement, August 19th, 2022 Read Here:

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James W. Foley Legacy Foundation

@JamesFoleyFund

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Today marks seven years since James W. Foley was killed by ISIS in Syria. As we remember Jim today, we remain dedicated to advocating for #journalistsafety worldwide and for the freedom of all Americans taken hostage abroad.

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. @FoleyDi statement on Bagdadi's death: "I am grateful to our President and brave troops for finding ISIS leader Al-Bagdadi. I hope this will hinder the resurgence of terror groups and pray that captured ISIS fighters will be brought to trial and held accountable."

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I am very saddened that @Zburger would be so insensitive and ignorant of others’ pain while marketing their hamburger. I look forward to hearing an apology from Peter Tabibian and Michael Valor and their promised donation to the foundation #inspiring moral courage. -Diane Foley

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"If I don’t have the moral courage to challenge authority, to write about things that are going to maybe have reprisals on my career, if I don’t have that moral courage, we don’t have journalism. - JAMES W. FOLEY October 18th, 1973 - August 19th, 2014 #MoralCourage #RememberJim

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Nine years ago today, #American journalist James W. Foley was kidnapped in #Syria . Jim’s family never heard his voice again. Today, the James W Foley Legacy Foundation works with families of Americans held hostage and wrongfully detained abroad to #BringAmericansHome

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@FoleyDi "I remain concerned about the dozen Americans held hostage in Syria, including Austin Tice and Majd Kamalmaz. And I ask President Trump to make them, and all American hostages, a priority." #BringAmericanHostagesHome @FreeAustinTice @FreeMajdK

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Eight years ago today, we lost American conflict journalist James W. Foley. James dedicated his life to advocate for justice and freedom, and through @jamesfoleyfoundation his legacy of moral courage continues. #JWFLF #RememberJim

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It has been five years since James W. Foley was murdered in ISIS captivity in #Syria . Ever since then, @JamesFoleyFund has fought for journalist safety and freedom for all American hostages held abroad.

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James W. Foley, American journalist, was born on this day in 1973. We work every day to continue to inspire the “moral courage” that Jim embodied throughout his life and career. #MoralCourage #RememberJim

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Today, we honor Daniel Pearl, an American journalist for the @WSJ who was kidnapped and murdered in 2002. Yesterday marked 19 years since his tragic murder. We stand with his family in honoring his legacy and calling for #JusticeForDanielPearl

Man accused of beheading U.S. journalist Daniel Pearl ordered released by Pakistani court

The decision left the Pearl family “in complete shock,” according to a statement which called the decision “a complete travesty of justice.”

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Two American hostages, Sandra Loli and Mikael Gidada, held by Iran-backed Houthi fighters in #Yemen were released yesterday and landed on American soil today. We welcome the wonderful news of their safe return home! (1/4)

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"Today marks the day Jim became a symbol of freedom for others! Jim would have wanted us to care about one another, and to have the moral courage to stand together for freedom for fellow citizens. Please help celebrate Jim's 50th birthday at " - @FoleyDi

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We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Sarah (Levinson) Moriarty as the newest member of our Board of Directors. She is one of seven children of Robert “Bob” Levinson @HelpBobLevinson , the longest held hostage in U.S. history.

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After al-Baghdadi’s death, Chris Matthews remembers journalist James Foley via @msnbc Thank you Chris #MoralCourage

After al-Baghdadi’s death, Chris Matthews remembers journalist James Foley

On the death of al-Baghdadi, Chris remembers the life of slain journalist James Foley.

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Families of James Foley, Peter Kassig, Kayla Mueller, and Steven Sotloff welcome move to try ISIS "Beatles" in the United States

Foley, Kassig, Mueller and Sotloff Families Welcome Move to Try the ISIS "Beatles" in the United...

The James W. Foley Legacy Foundation is proud to share a joint statement from the families of hostages

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#FreeTrevorReed

Jonathan Franks

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🚨Today is Marine @freetrevorreed ’s 3️⃣0️⃣th birthday. Today is his 6️⃣8️⃣9️⃣th day wrongfully detained by the Russian gov’t. Trevor belongs home in Texas and it’s time for the Russian gov’t to end this farce. As always, thank you to the teams at @USEmbRuPress and @StateSPEHA .

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"Today marks 11 years of Syrian captivity for courageous American journalist Austin Tice. Let us redouble our country's commitment to BRING HIM HOME!" – Diane Foley

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Families of U.S. hostages, detainees abroad call on Biden to take action via @nbcnews

Families of U.S. hostages, detainees abroad call on Biden to take action

Because their family members are Americans, they said in a letter to President Biden, it’s the U.S. government’s responsibility to bring them home.

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"If I don’t have the moral courage to challenge authority, to write about things that are going to maybe have reprisals on my career, if I don’t have that moral courage, we don’t have journalism" - JAMES W. FOLEY 1973-2014 #MoralCourage #WorldPressFreedomDay

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Today marks the fourth anniversary of American Majd Kamalmaz’s wrongful detention in #Syria . @FreeMajdK is an American Humanitarian Psychotherapist from Arlington, VA who was arrested at an Assad regime checkpoint & has remained in custody since February 15, 2017.

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We thank @TheJusticeDept & Attorney Dennis Fitzpatrick’s prosecution team for their work to develop a fair case for accountability for the atrocities endured by American aid worker Peter Kassig & freelance conflict journalists Steven Sotloff and James W. Foley.

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Diane Foley invited family members of those who were tortured and killed abroad, to light a candle of remembrance. We remember Peter Kassig, Kayla Mueller, Steven Sotloff, James Foley and David Glitkey at the James Foley Freedom Awards.

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Today we celebrate Jim’s life by aspiring to live a life of moral courage, to make a difference in the world. Today and everyday, we remember Jim.

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The James W. Foley Foundation stands in solidarity with American journalist Evan Gershkovich and all other US nationals wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad. @evangershkovich

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Our sons were killed by the Islamic State. Don’t let ISIS prisoners in Syria go free.

Opinion | Our sons were killed by the Islamic State. Don’t let ISIS prisoners in Syria go free.

Thoughtless policy should not allow terrorists to go free

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"Today would have been James Foley’s 50th birthday! Thanks to your generosity, his legacy of the moral courage needed to prioritize the return of Americans taken captive abroad and journalists’ safety continues! Deepest Gratitude to all of you who make a difference" - @FoleyDi

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STATEMENT FROM DIANE & JOHN FOLEY ON THE CONVICTION OF EL SHAFEE ELSHEIKH -

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"If I don't have moral courage, we don't have journalism" - James Wright Foley. Today on his birthday, we celebrate his legacy of #MoralCourage as a journalist, educator, and humanitarian. Jim's relentless reporting informed the public about the human cost of armed conflict.

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More countries are taking Americans hostage. The U.S. is losing its ability to stop it. #BringThemHome #BringAmericansHome

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“If I don’t have the moral courage to challenge authority … we don’t have journalism.” — James Foley

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As we approach Thanksgiving, please remember all those around the world who are being held hostage and wrongfully detained. #BringAmericansHome

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Remember James Foley, Peter Kassig, Kayla Mueller and Steven Sotloff

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Yesterday, 9 journalists were killed in Kabul. Like Jim, they were bringing truth the world. Shah Marai, Ebadullah Hananzai, Sabawoon Kakar, Yar Mohammad Tokhi, Ghazi Rasooli, Nowrooz Rajabj, Saleem Talash, Mahram Durani, Ali Salimi, a Mashal

9 journalists killed in Afghanistan: This is 'a reminder of the extreme dangers to media workers'

One of the attackers pretended to be a journalist, a police spokesperson said.

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We are alarmed to see continued arrests and violence against reporters amid these protests - particularly these student journalists in Ohio. We must protect the press, and especially our next generation of journalists. #ProtectJournalists #PressFreedom

U.S. Press Freedom Tracker

@uspresstracker

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Student journalists in Ohio calmly explain they are exempt from curfew. A few seconds later, a cop comes up and pepper sprays them in the face.

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We call upon the US government to prioritise bringing home our fellow Americans still in #Afghanistan .

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Please see our statement regarding our 2019 James W. Foley American Hostage Freedom award.

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Thank you @jaketapper @TheLeadCNN for highlighting the Frerichs' family's important story! #FreeMarkFrerichs #FreeAfghanistanHostages #BringAmericansHome

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"The family of Mark Frerichs, the only known U.S. hostage being held by the Taliban in Afghanistan, has watched helplessly as two administrations have failed to secure the veteran's release" - @Barnini

Mark Frerichs, sole American hostage held in Afghanistan, nears third year in captivity - Washing...

The family of Mark Frerichs, the only known U.S. hostage being held by the Taliban in Afghanistan, has watched helplessly as two administrations have failed to secure the veteran's release and fear...

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May Jim inspire you to be a voice for others! #MoralCourage

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Today marks 13 years since American citizen Bob Levinson first went missing while in Iran. @HelpBobLevinson return to the US today!... #BobLevinson

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Today, @Ali_H_Soufan , Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of @TheSoufanGroup , was appointed by Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas to the Homeland Security Advisory Council.

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Sarah has been a relentless advocate for her father, taken captive in #Iran in 2007, and her deep desire to bring home American hostages and to provide support to their families, who face vast challenges, makes her a welcome @JamesFoleyFund Director:

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BRING OUR FAMILIES HOME!! Never give up!! #PaulWhelan #MatthewHeath #BringEmadHome #CITGO6 #FreeMorad @BOFHcampaign

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Americans are now being taken hostage more often by foreign governments than by terrorist, militant and other groups. #BringThemHome #BringAmericansHome

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Baquer Namazi, an Iranian-American, was arrested in Iran in October 2015 while visiting his wrongfully detained son Siamak. He has since been released from prison but remains unable to leave Iran to seek the urgent medical attention he needs.

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We're excited to announce that @Ali_H_Soufan , chairman and CEO of @TheSoufanGroup and founder of @TheSoufanCenter , has been named the newest member of our Board of Directors. (1/4)

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Thank you @AndrewYang for recognising this important and dangerous phenomenon impacting American citizens abroad. We hope all candidates running for president understand how important it is to #BringHostagesHome #ProtectJournalists #FreeAustinTice

Andrew Yang🧢⬆️🇺🇸

@AndrewYang

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State-sponsored imprisonment of American journalists and US nationals is a growing problem. International norms protect us all. #freeaustintice

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Paul R’s brave daughters #BringOurFamilesHome #MoralCourage ⁦ @POTUS ⁩ ⁦ @JamesFoleyFund ⁩

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This #MoralCourageMonday , we’re honoring Filipino-American investigative journalist @MariaRessa , CEO and founder of @rapplerdotcom . Ressa and former research-writer Reynaldo Santos Jr. are currently facing up to six years in prison for “cyber-libel” in the #Philippines . (1/3)

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"On the tenth anniversary of his abduction, I am calling on Syria to end this and help us bring him home. The Tice family deserves answers, and more importantly, they deserve to be swiftly reunited with Austin." - @POTUS

Biden says US government knows ‘with certainty’ that Austin Tice has been held by Syrian government...

President Joe Biden on Wednesday declared that the US government knows “with certainty” that American journalist Austin Tice has been held by the Syrian government and called on Damascus to cooperate...

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This is "first step in the pursuit of justice for the alleged horrific human rights crimes against these four young Americans, who saw the suffering of the Syrian people and wanted to help...by providing humanitarian aid or...telling the world about the evolving Syrian crisis."

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It's been nearly four years since Paul Whelan was wrongfully detained in Russia. This #MoralCourageMonday , we want to recognize their continuous fight and determination to bring Paul home. For more info and updates on Paul’s story, visit:

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Bring Paul Home!

Bring Our Families Home Campaign

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Today is @freepaulwhelan 's FIFTH birthday behind bars. Write Paul a birthday letter here: American Citizen Services/PNW Consular Section 5430 Moscow Place Department of State Washington, DC 20521-5430 @POTUS , don't leave Paul behind again. #FinishTheJob #BringThemHome

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Including hostages Paul Overby and Mark Frerichs, journalists who remain under threat for their reporting, and those brave Afghans who have helped our country. #BringAmericansHome #ProtectJournalists

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Today marks the three year anniversary of the brutal assassination of prominent Maltese journalist #DaphneCaruanaGalizia . An investigative journalist who covered corruption, Daphne was the voice of truth. (Photo by: Pippa Zammit Cutajar)

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This #MoralCourageMonday we honor American freelance journalist and a veteran U.S. Marine Corps officer, Austin Tice, held hostage in Syria for nearly 11 years. We implore @POTUS to help bring Austin home! #FreeAustinTice

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Former Marine Trevor Reed has begun a hunger strike to protest his wrongful detention in #Russia and the "numerous and flagrant violations of his basic human rights," according to a statement from his parents. @freetrevorreed #FreeTrevorReed

Former US Marine detained by Russia goes on hunger strike to protest treatment

U.S. Marine Trevor Reed, detained by Russia, goes on hunger strike to protest his treatment and what his family says are trumped-up charges.

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🧵More countries are taking Americans hostage. The U.S. is losing its ability to stop it. American Salah al-Haidar, a journalist, and his mother, activist Aziza al-Yousef, are barred from leaving Saudi Arabia.

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#BringThemHomeNow #MoralCourage #BringThemHome

Jake Tapper

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. @trevorrowdyreed is now free, but there are more than 50 American citizens or residents currently being held hostage or unlawfully detained around the world. Here are the ones whose families want their cases to be public.

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This #MoralCourageMonday , we honor Paul Whelan and his family, who continue to courageously advocate for his safe release. Bring Paul Home! @freepaulwhelan

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The family of slain journalist Jim Foley today announced creation of the James W. Foley Legacy Fund. http://t.co/BaUQOYbEVG #jimfoleyfund

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Carl Mueller, father of victim Kayla Mueller, said he thinks the U.S. has learned from the incident. “They definitely have learned their lesson and our children were the cost of that. Hopefully in the future our government will do what so many others did and bring them home.”

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We stand with @Ali_H_Soufan in the face of this coordinated disinformation campaign and threats of physical harm against him. His work with @TheSoufanCenter is critical and is why he is the 2020 James W. Foley Legacy Achievement Awardee. Thank you Ali for your #MoralCourage !

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Following the @NewYorker 's revelations about a coordinated disinformation campaign and threats of physical harm against our founder @Ali_H_Soufan , The Soufan Center's Board Chairman @JoeforIndiana has shared a reaction. Statement can also be found here:

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Journalist Austin Tice and psychologist Majd Kamalmaz are being held in Syria. These U.S. nationals are the face of a growing crisis.

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This #MoralCourageMonday , we want to recognize Austin Tice. Austin was abducted in Syria while reporting during their civil war in 2012. His family is still fighting for his safe return home through the #BringAustinHome campaign which goes through Sunday, August 14th.

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One year later, remembering Jim, through his own camera and words. Love you, miss you. http://t.co/gy6HExEAQk

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The James W. Foley Legacy Foundation welcomes the news that American humanitarian aid worker Jeff Woodke has been released from captivity in West Africa and is returning to the United States. #MoralCourageMonday

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. @GhadaOueiss of @AJENews is the latest target of trolling and online attacks against a female journalist in the Middle East. She has continued to show moral courage in her reporting despite attempts to silence her. Read her op-ed in the @WashingtonPost :

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We welcome news of the arrest of former Taliban commander, Haji Najibullah, for the 2008 kidnapping of our board member @RohdeD .

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Thank you all who run/walk today @FoleyRun remember Jim & many who have died to keep us free #moralcourage #irunforJim

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This #MoralCourageMonday , we honor Kayla Jean Mueller on her birthday. "Today we remember the lovely, deeply compassionate young American, Kayla Mueller, who gave her life in service to the suffering Syrian people” – Diane Foley

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Today, and everyday, remember Jim.

Marquette University

@MarquetteU

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🕊️ On the nine-year anniversary of James Foley’s death, we remember his legacy by reading his letter to Marquette about the power of prayer. Read his letter here:

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Join us tonight as we gather to remember Jim’s legacy, celebrate the #MoralCourage of our 2020 awardees @Ali_H_Soufan , @JasonPoblete , @ATDLive and @FreeBurmaRangrs , and continue to fight for journalist safety and American hostage freedom.

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JIM: The James Foley Story just won the Audience Award at Sundance. It airs on HBO Saturday, Feb 6th.

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Today, family members of 26 Americans held hostage and wrongfully detained abroad sent an open letter to President Joe Biden.

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Honored and humbled by the Dedication of the James W. Foley Memorial Community Center in Rochester, New Hampshire ...May all aspire to moral courage in all we do! #MoralCourage

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On his birthday, a reminder that we will never stop advocating for Evan Gershkovich’s safe return home. #BringEvanHome #BringAmericansHome

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The United States is morally obliged to secure the release of hostages: "The American people celebrate the return of seven of their fellow Americans, including five who endured unspeakable agony in Iran’s notorious Evin Prison."

Opinion | The United States is morally obliged to secure the release of hostages

Our nation has made a commitment to never leave any American behind.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Join us at 9:30am EST for @IBAHRI ’s panel on media freedom moderated by our executive director @MargauxEwen , featuring speakers Amal Clooney, @IrwinCotler , Baroness Helena Kennedy QC, @Can_Yeginsu , and @AlinejadMasih . #DefendMediaFreedom

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This #MoralCourageMonday we honor human rights defender @soltan who was wrongfully detained in #Egypt from 2013-2015. Since his release, he has dedicated himself to advocating for others wrongfully detained in Egypt & Saudi Arabia, incl Americans, through his org @thefreedomi

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On the one year anniversary of the tragic death of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, we remember and demand justice and accountability.

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In a @washingtonpost opinion piece, Mohamed Soltan, a prisoner with Mustafa Kassem, argued, "How could a U.S. citizen die in an Egyptian prison when top #US officials championed his cause?" #BringAmericansHome @soltanlife @thefreedomi ...

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Opinion: I was in prison with Mustafa Kassem. His death is a tragedy for Egypt — and the U.S.

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We rejoice with the release of American Sam Goodwin from #Syria ! We are grateful to all who helped free him & remember the hundreds of innocent Americans who remain captive around the world #FreeAustinTice @FreeMajdK @FreeCitgo6 #FreeIranianHostages

An American Aimed to See Every Country in the World. Then He Hit Syria. (Published 2019)

Sam Goodwin, 30, had visited 183 countries before he was detained in Syria. After being held for two months, he was reunited with his family.

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Heartbreaking statement from the family of @HelpBobLevinson , the longest held hostage in US history: "We recently received information from U.S. officials that has led both them and us to conclude that our wonderful husband and father died while in Iranian custody."

Help Bob Levinson

@HelpBobLevinson

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Statement from the Levinson Family

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Today we’re releasing new data on Americans held hostage and wrongfully detained abroad. There are at least 40 publicly known cases of Americans currently held in 11 countries, though it’s estimated many more cases are never made public. View the data:

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This morning @JamesFoleyFund president and founder @FoleyDi joined the parents of Peter Kassig, Kayla Mueller and Steven Sotloff to make an urgent appeal for justice for their children, who were kidnapped, tortured, beaten, starved, & murdered by members of ISIS in #Syria .

Washington Post Opinions

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Our children were killed by Islamic State members. They must face trial, the parents of James Foley, Peter Kassig, Kayla Mueller and Steven Sotloff write.

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This #MoralCourageMonday we’re honoring @andreamsahouri , a @DMRegister reporter who was arrested and pepper-sprayed while covering a protest in Iowa on May 31. She now faces charges of failure to disperse and interference with official acts and has pleaded not guilty. (1/3)

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5 long years without Paul Whelan. 5 long years lost for Paul and his family. #BringPaulHome We care for the lives of hostages, detainees and their families, and will never stop advocating for Paul and all Americans held hostage or wrongfully detained.

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James W. Foley Legacy Foundation

@JamesFoleyFund

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Announcing the honorees for the 2023 James W. Foley Freedom Awards: Roger Carstens @StateSPEHA , Mickey Bergman @MickeyBergman , Mouaz Moustafa @SoccerMouaz and Sean Langan @seanlangan2 will each be awarded for their tireless advocacy and moral courage.

James W. Foley Legacy Foundation to Honor Roger Carstens, Mickey Bergman, Mouaz Moustafa, and Sean...

The James W. Foley Legacy Foundation today announced the honorees for the 2023 James W. Foley Freedom Awards to be presented at the foundation’s annual dinner in Washington, DC on May 3.

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@JamesFoleyFund

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Together again! We are overjoyed for the Woodke family as they are reunited in San Francisco. Welcome Home, Jeff!

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@JamesFoleyFund

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Today, El Shafee Elsheikh, a member of the notorious Islamic State militant cell known as the "Beatles," will be sentenced for the deaths of four American hostages in Syria. The sentencing will take place at 9 a.m. at the U.S. District Courthouse in Alexandria, VA. #MoralCourage

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James W. Foley Legacy Foundation

@JamesFoleyFund

2 years

This @MoralCourageMonday , we honor Austin Tice, an award-winning journalist who has been unjustly detained in Syria since 2012. You can help honor Austin by donating to the Austin Tice fund or registering for the upcoming Run For Austin Virtual 5K.

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"Keep the faith. We’re coming to get you" - @StateSPEHA Roger Carstens to Paul Whelan

Biden administration officials meet virtually with Paul Whelan’s sister to discuss ‘next steps’ |...

Biden administration officials met virtually on Monday with Elizabeth Whelan, whose brother Paul Whelan remains detained in Russia, to discuss “next steps of the strategy” to bring him home ahead of...

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James W. Foley Legacy Foundation

@JamesFoleyFund

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Thinking of Austin Tice, Madj Kamalmaz, Siamak & Baquer Namazi, Tomeu Vadell, Jeffrey Woodke, Paul Overby, Paul Whelan, Trevor Reed, Paul Whelan, Dr Walid Fitaihi, Mark Frerichs, Trevor Reed .. #FoleyRun #MoralCourage

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2020 James W. Foley Freedom Awards Spotlight! JAMES W. FOLEY LEGACY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: @Ali_H_Soufan . Ali is Chairman and CEO of @TheSoufanCenter and a leading national security and counterterrorism expert. Join Us April 1st in Washington, DC!

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This #MoralCourageMonday , we are thrilled that #American journalist Danny Fenster has been released from prison in #Myanmar , where he had been wrongfully detained since May. Thanks to @GovRichardson and all those who worked to free him!

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@JamesFoleyFund

3 years

Today, Els Woodke made her first public comments about the 2016 kidnapping of her husband, Jeff Woodke. She appealed to the governments of the United States and Mali to do all they can to #FreeJeffWoodke . You can hear her remarks here:

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James W. Foley Legacy Foundation

@JamesFoleyFund

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Our heartfelt gratitude to the 1,000 people who ran/walked at the annual Foley Freedom Run in New Hampshire and Washington, D.C., this weekend, and to several hundred who joined virtually worldwide to support our mission to free American hostages and promote journalist safety!

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Today's Reliable Sources @CNN @brianstelter highlighting how "virtually every single one of America's press freedom advocacy groups has a single message for law enforcement: halt the deliberate and devastating targeting of journalists in the field."

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