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The families of Americans illegally detained abroad gather in front of the White House.
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Elizabeth Whelan holds a picture of her brother, Paul, who is currently jailed in Russia. All photos: Willy Lowry / The National
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Family members of Iranian-American businessman Emad Shargi, who has been detained in Iran since April 2018, speak in front of the White House.
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Ariana Shargi, daughter of Emad Shargi, poses for a photo in front of the White House.
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Trevor Reed's father, Joey, and his sister, Taylor, speak to reporters in front of the White House.
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Carine Kanimba's father, Paul Rusesabagina, a US permanent resident, has been jailed in Rwanda.
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Joey and Taylor Reed speak to reporters about Trevor Reed's release from a Russian prison.
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Teymoor and Tara Tahbaz display photos of their father, Morad, who is currently being held in Iran.
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A sign hangs at a rally for the families of Americans wrongfully detained abroad.
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Bahareh Shargi, whose husband, Emad, is currently being held in Iran, speaks to reporters.
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The families of Americans illegally detained abroad gather in front of the White House.
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Elizabeth Whelan holds a picture of her brother, Paul, who is currently jailed in Russia. All photos: Willy Lowry / The National
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Family members of Iranian-American businessman Emad Shargi, who has been detained in Iran since April 2018, speak in front of the White House.
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Ariana Shargi, daughter of Emad Shargi, poses for a photo in front of the White House.
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Trevor Reed's father, Joey, and his sister, Taylor, speak to reporters in front of the White House.
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Carine Kanimba's father, Paul Rusesabagina, a US permanent resident, has been jailed in Rwanda.
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Joey and Taylor Reed speak to reporters about Trevor Reed's release from a Russian prison.
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Teymoor and Tara Tahbaz display photos of their father, Morad, who is currently being held in Iran.
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A sign hangs at a rally for the families of Americans wrongfully detained abroad.
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Bahareh Shargi, whose husband, Emad, is currently being held in Iran, speaks to reporters.
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The families of Americans illegally detained abroad gather in front of the White House.
Biden signs executive order to deter wrongful detention of Americans abroad
US president is facing pressure to demand release of Brittney Griner and other citizens held globally
Reuters
19 July, 2022
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