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Christian Peacemaker Team Activists to Fast Outside White House

HeadlineJan 05, 2006

In other news on Iraq–it has now been 40 days since four peace activists with the Christian Peacemaker Teams were kidnapped in Iraq. The group had been working in Iraq since before the invasion opposing the U.S. presence there and exposing detainee abuses. Members of the Christian Peacemaker Team in this country have announced plan to begin a public fast outside the White House beginning Friday. The group says it will continue its fast until President Bush agrees to meet with members.

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