rssNo Freedom for Laura Ling and Euna Lee
Monday, May 11, 2009 at 9:07 am
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While Roxana Saberi’s imprisonment by the Iranians has attracted widespread international attention, fellow U.S. journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee, detained in North Korea, have been less visible cases. The Wall Street Journal reports things appear to be getting worse for them:
Under international criminal law, defendants have the right to access diplomatic officers of their own state. But American journalists Euna Lee and Laura Ling, detained for nearly two months, haven’t been allowed contact with Western officials since March 30. A South Korean man known only by his surname, Yu, also has been kept from any contact with officials from his country, according to the South’s Unification Ministry.
The Journal contextualizes the Lee/Ling detention within a pattern of recent belligerence from the North after the illness of dictator Kim Jong-Il. Here’s a statement from Reporters Without Borders demanding Lee and Ling’s release.
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Comment posted May 11, 2009 @ 7:56 am
PRESS RELEASE Mon May 11, 2009, By Chief Legal Analyst Gwendolyn Lindsay-Jackson, Esq.
Help the safe return of American journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee to their families.
Monday May 11th marked the 7th week in a North Korean Prison, for Euna Lee and Laura Ling. They have been separated into cells and have only been allowed one visitor. MAY 21st is coming up fast.So far we have candlelight vigils in NYC, LA, Portland, Orlando and Chicago.
Please try to make it to one of these vigils. This campaign was initially organized by Brendon McShane Creamer weeks ago on Facebook, and continues to grow national and international support.
My friends, I know that, the families of Laura and Euna are inexplicably touched by your support of our girls. Please continue your active support through media attention for the Candle Light Vigil on May 21, 2009 , for of Laura Ling and Euna Lee.
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Comment posted May 12, 2009 @ 9:30 am
South Korean Navy Seals could try to rescue them in some sort of James Bond paramilitary operation; that would be cool.
Another idea would be for Dog the Bounty Hunter to cross the China/North Korea border and take 2 North Korean sentries hostage, then demand a swap for Euna Lee and Laura Ling.
Comment posted May 12, 2009 @ 11:20 pm
I really hope something good happens for them soon. They are in my thoughts and prayers.
Comment posted May 13, 2009 @ 4:18 am
The Pacific Alliance against Slavery has information on this. A protest March was held in NY one is being planned for SF.
The email I read showed the Ling family has been quietly waiting.
Pres. Obama, Oprah, the UN, have not responded.
These three are in imprisoned. Take action contact Amnesty International. Wear a yellow ribbon (courage) tie one on your tree.
This cannot be allowed journalists must be protected to keep the world informed on those who seek to stomp out the light.
Comment posted May 20, 2009 @ 3:33 pm
This is not a joke; and to use such rhetoric to this case is self-serving and minimizing to the circumstance these women are currently facing. Have some empathy. . . damn!
Comment posted May 26, 2009 @ 9:11 pm
I wish nothing but for your safe return home with your family Laura Ling, and Euna Lee. I pray for the the China to use special force perhap with US to rescue you sooooooooo! May god bless your two through this tough time….HLe
Comment posted June 1, 2009 @ 11:42 am
If you want Laura Ling and Ms. Lee's return. I have a team ready to go in that is well versed in asian protocol. I may be contacted at magik622003@yahoo.com. risk favors the prepared mind.
Comment posted June 3, 2009 @ 8:08 pm
Let's North Korea does the right thing and free these innocent journalist so they may return home to their families.
Comment posted June 4, 2009 @ 4:00 pm
I am praying for the safe return of Laura Ling and Eune Lee. I am praying that our government is doing something to get them back home safely soon!
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Comment posted June 16, 2009 @ 9:38 pm
Mitch Koss and magik make some interesting points. It would take the best for a secret op mission. There is also no guarantee of success and these missions could cost us some lives. It won't be like the James Bond movies where one man goes in and defeats a whole nation.
If they are not sent home within 2 years it may be time to take action. I am sure some individuals would be willing to put their life on the line to complete the mission.
With the right training you never know.
I don't think skin color will matter because the mission would be at night. I am sure fitting in wont hurt though. Might want to be talented, oriental, and fluent in Korean.
Comment posted June 17, 2009 @ 4:38 am
Mitch Koss and magik make some interesting points. It would take the best for a secret op mission. There is also no guarantee of success and these missions could cost us some lives. It won't be like the James Bond movies where one man goes in and defeats a whole nation.
If they are not sent home within 2 years it may be time to take action. I am sure some individuals would be willing to put their life on the line to complete the mission.
With the right training you never know.
I don't think skin color will matter because the mission would be at night. I am sure fitting in wont hurt though. Might want to be talented, oriental, and fluent in Korean.
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