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New Appeal for Release of AFP Photographer in Gaza

HeadlineJan 04, 2007

Meanwhile, family, friends and colleagues of a Peruvian photographer kidnapped in the Gaza Strip this week have launched a new appeal for his safe release. Jaime Razuri was seized by gunmen after he returned from an assignment. He works for Agence France-Presse. Family members and friends held a news conference Wednesday in Peru. In Gaza, Agence France-Presse manager Sakher Abu El-Awn said Razuri’s life could be in danger.

Agence France-Presse manager Sakher Abu El-Awn: “We are worried about his life, about his health. He is sick. He has many health problems, heart problems and stomach problem. We call for urgent release for him.”

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