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U.S. Special Presidential Envoy Roger D. Carstens

3 months

We welcome the conclusion of the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention that Russia’s detention of Evan Gershkovich is arbitrary and violates international human rights law. We echo their call for Russia to release Evan immediately.

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U.S. Special Presidential Envoy Roger D. Carstens

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Bring them home!

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U.S. Special Presidential Envoy Roger D. Carstens

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Grateful for Poland’s help in securing release of Americans and others from Russia. Fully support dialogue to secure release of political prisoners out of Belarus. I look forward to continuing our close cooperation.

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President Biden

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I've worked tirelessly to bring Hersh home, and Jill and I could not be more heartbroken by the news of his death. It is tragic and reprehensible. Hamas leaders will pay for these crimes. And we'll continue working towards a deal to secure the release of the remaining hostages.

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Secretary Antony Blinken

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Hersh Goldberg-Polin is an American hero who will be remembered for his kindness and selflessness. Our hearts break for Jon, Rachel, and their entire family, as well as the other families who found out today their loved ones won’t be coming home. May their memory be a blessing.

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U.S. Special Presidential Envoy Roger D. Carstens

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The world lost a beautiful soul 10 years ago today when journalist James Foley was murdered by ISIS. Jim was doing his job covering the horrors of the war in Syria. We honor his memory and the legacy built by Diane Foley @JamesFoleyFund to promote journalist safety, support

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U.S. Special Presidential Envoy Roger D. Carstens

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Two years ago today Ryan Corbett and Mahmood Habibi were taken captive in Afghanistan. Ryan, Mahmood, and George Glezmann have been held for far too long and their families have endured unimaginable pain. We will continue every effort to reunite them with their loved ones.

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Secretary Antony Blinken

@SecBlinken

2 months

Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich, and Alsu Kurmasheva are on their way to the United States to reunite with their families. I’m grateful for all of those who worked to secure their freedom and for our allies and partners who made this deal possible.

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Office of the Special Envoy for Iran

@USEnvoyIran

2 months

Ten years ago today, the Iranian regime arrested Jason and Yeganeh Rezaian, beginning a horrific ordeal that lasted nearly two years. Jason and Yeganeh have been released, but the Iranian regime’s practice of unjustly detaining other countries’ citizens continues, and the risk

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Посольство США в РФ/ U.S. Embassy Russia

@USEmbRu

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1/4 Today, a Russian court continued the closed trial of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. Evan has been wrongfully detained by Russian authorities on spurious charges for more than a year. Despite what the Russian authorities may claim, Evan is a journalist.

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Matthew Miller

@StateDeptSpox

3 months

. @SecBlinken and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed discussed the urgency of reaching a ceasefire to end the crisis in Gaza and secure the release of hostages. He thanked the Emirates for its significant humanitarian support for Palestinians in Gaza.

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Julie Sunday

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3 months

Looking forward to speaking at the first ever official UN side-event on the #ArbitraryDetention Initiative at the #HRC ! Join us online here: #notabargainingchip

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Посольство США в РФ/ U.S. Embassy Russia

@USEmbRu

3 months

5/5 Russia should stop using individuals like Evan Gershkovich or Paul Whelan as bargaining chips. They should both be released immediately.

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Посольство США в РФ/ U.S. Embassy Russia

@USEmbRu

3 months

4/5 We have been clear from the start that Evan has done nothing wrong and never should have been arrested in the first place. His case is not about evidence, procedural norms or the rule of law. It is about the Kremlin using American citizens to achieve its political objectives.

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Посольство США в РФ/ U.S. Embassy Russia

@USEmbRu

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3/5 During this time, Russian authorities have failed to provide any evidence supporting the charges against him, failed to justify his continued detention, and failed to explain why Evan's work as a journalist constitutes a crime.

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Посольство США в РФ/ U.S. Embassy Russia

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2/5 Embassy officials were present at the courthouse and given brief access before the proceedings began.

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Посольство США в РФ/ U.S. Embassy Russia

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1/5 Today, a Russian court began closed-door proceedings in the case of Wall Street Journal reporter, Evan Gershkovich, who has been wrongfully detained by Russian authorities for more than a year.

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Secretary Antony Blinken

@SecBlinken

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Today we honor Majd Kamalmaz, an American who died while being held in Syria. Our hearts go out to his family, who deserve accountability for his fate. The Syrian government must answer for what happened to Majd.

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Ambassador Jack Lew

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4 months

This morning, I joined @GerAmbTLV at a meeting with hostage families, fellow ambassadors, and representatives of 14 countries whose citizens were taken captive on October 7. Standing together reinforces our common efforts to free the hostages and underscores our solidarity as we

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