Mrs Mungo Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 They are out, across the border in Tunisia where they will be met by a medical team, and then home once they get shoes (theirs were taken) clean clothes, and travel documents. The relief is total, but they were not well-treated. Theirs was quite an ordeal and their driver was killed (they think) in crossfire. The short of it is this: they were at a newly erected government checkpoint and being forcibly detained when the checkpoint came under rebel fire. It got worse from there. The rest will come out as the four decide how and when to tell their stories. I really appreciate the kindness shown here. My husband loves Tyler like a brother, and I'm just so relieved. I'm so glad to hear that he will be heading home. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patches Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Rejoicing with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Wonderful news! Praying for their safe return home. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Thank goodness! I hope they and their family and friends heal well from their ordeal. I hope their suffering contributes to peace in the world. -Nan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowperch Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 Here's their story, complete with Yeats and Shakespeare, told as only a writer like Shadid can. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/23/world/africa/23times.html?hp I'm still amazed they were released at all. Three more journalists were released today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Wow. Thank you for linking the article. Something from the other side of the world - I heard from a Japanese Nipponzan Myohoji nun who lives in NY today. She is terribly terribly distressed about the Japanese people. She says the radiation is in a 100 mile radius but the government won't admit it. They (the Nipponzan Myohoji here) are trying to figure out how to help. -Nan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Thanks for sharing their story. He's a lovely writer. Such an odd thing to think while reading about something so awful. It is amazing that they are home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamrachelle Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 So glad to hear that they are home safely. Thanks for linking the article too! It's amazing that they got out alive. What a blessing that they are here and can share their story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 What a horrendous ordeal. Thank God they're home. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Here's their story, complete with Yeats and Shakespeare, told as only a writer like Shadid can. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/23/world/africa/23times.html?hp I'm still amazed they were released at all. Three more journalists were released today. Wow. "Ordeal" seems to be an understatement. Thank you for the link. I normally scan the Times, but I have been so overwhelmed and depressed by the state of the world that I needed a break. May we all find peace. Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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