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 hunger strike on Monday, and now over 25
people are participating. We encourage Dr. Al-Arian’s friends and
supporters throughout the country and around the world to join the
rolling hunger strike. Those who would like to participate are asked
to please send an e-mail to tampabayjustice@yahoo.com with the day
they will fast. For more information on why Dr. Al-Arian is on a
hunger strike, please visit: www.freesamialarian.com

In Tampa, tomorrow, Feb. 2 at 12:30 p.m. Friends of Human Rights will
take the Hunger Strike for Justice to the Federal Courthouse:

Hunger Strike for Justice
Federal Courthouse
801 North Florida Ave., Tampa
Friday, February 2, 2007
12:30 p.m.

Those who would like to send Dr. Al-Arian letters, cards and books
(which must come directly from a publisher or a retailer such as
Amazon.com), can do so at:

Sami Al-Arian (#19638)
Northern Neck Regional Jail
P.O. Box 1060
Warsaw, VA 22572

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