Tampa Bay Coalition for Justice and Peace July 31, 2005 Support for Dr. Sami Al-Arian TAMPA– Since the trial of Dr. Sami Al-Arian and his colleagues began two months ago, humanitarian, religious and civil rights groups all over the world have conveyed their support for the political prisoners. Last month,[Read More…]
Tampa Bay Coalition for Justice and Peace July 26, 2005 The Latest in Dr. Al-Arian’s Trial Dr. Sami Al-Arian’s trial entered its seventh week on Monday. Throughout the trial, many observers have noted that the government has been giving jurors a distorted, inaccurate and biased representation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict,[Read More…]
Tampa Bay Coalition for justice and Peace July 12, 2004 Democracy Now Interview with Dr. Al-Arian’s Attorney On Friday, July 9, one of Dr. Al-Arian’s attorneys, Linda Moreno was featured on Amy Goodman’s “Democracy Now,” a radio news program broadcast on over 200 stations across the country. As a result[Read More…]
Tampa Bay Coalition for Justice and Peace May 28, 2004 I. Associated Press: “Islamic Group: Prison Conditions Inhumane” II. Send a letter to Judge McCoun I. Islamic Group: Prison Conditions Inhumane http://news.yahoo.com/newstmpl=story&u=/ap/20040528/ap_on_re_us/attacks_professor_1 By VICKIE CHACHERE, Associated Press Writer TAMPA, Fla. – An Islamic civil rights organization said Thursday that a[Read More…]
Tampa Bay Coalition for Justice and Peace 5/16/2004 Dr. Al-Arian Not Permitted to Attend Hearing, Harsh Conditions Continue On Friday, Dr. Sami Al-Arian and his attorneys learned that he would not be permitted to attend a hearing in his case taking place this Monday, May 17. Dr. Al-Arian was denied[Read More…]
Tampa Bay Coalition for Justice and Peace 5/3/2004 Website for Dr. Sami Al-Arian Launched A new website about the case of Dr. Sami Al-Arian, a Palestinian political prisoner in Florida has been launched. It can be accessed at: www.freesamialarian.com The website, an educational resource for those who would like more[Read More…]
Tampa Bay Coalition for Justice and Peace February 9, 2004 CHICAGO TRIBUNE ARTICLE CLEAR ACT OF INTIMIDATION TAMPA- On Feb. 8, the Chicago Tribune published an article, “Hard-liners won battle for Bridgeview Mosque,” that began with a description of recent efforts at a Chicago mosque to collect money for the[Read More…]
Tampa Bay Coalition for Justice and Peace Feb. 1, 2007 TAMPA– Dr. Sami Al-Arian is now on his 11th day of a hunger strike to protest his continued mistreatment by our government. During this time, he has already lost 15 pounds. The Tampa-based Friends of Human Rights began a rolling[Read More…]
Tampa Bay Coalition for Justice and Peace Feb. 5, 2007 Dr. Sami Al-Arian is now on his 15th day of a hunger strike in his quest for justice. Thirty-eight people are now participating in a rolling Hunger Strike to show support for him. Those who would like to participate are[Read More…]
Tampa Bay Coalition for Justice and Peace February 7, 2007 Dr. Al-Arian to Appear on Democracy Now On Wednesday, Feb. 7, the nationally-syndicated radio and television program Democracy Now! will feature a lengthy interview with Dr. Sami Al-Arian regarding his on-going hunger strike. Dr. Al-Arian’s eldest daughter, Laila, and Peter[Read More…]
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