Palestinian media workers have held several protests demanding the release of Alan Johnston [AFP]There has been a widespread show of solidarity--ranging from fellow international and Palestinian reporters to four fiercely competitive international news networks--for the Alan Johnston, the BBC's Gaza correspondant, abducted on month ago today.
AN INTERNATIONAL day of action is taking place to appeal for the release of BBC journalist Alan Johnston, who has been abducted in Gaza. The BBC, Al Jazeera, CNN and Sky simultaneously broadcast a special live programme on Thursday to appeal for the reporter's release and to raise awareness of his work. The programme was aired from the West Bank town of Ramallah at 1330 GMT and anchored by Jeremy Bowen, the BBC's Middle East editor. The broadcast included live reports from Al Jazeera, CNN, and Sky. It is exactly one month since Johnston was seized by masked armed men.
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BBC reporter well respected in Gaza
By Ayman Mohyeldin in Gaza
Reactions to the incident in Gaza have ranged from sharp criticism of the government to disgust over the abduction. Alan Johnston's pictures and posters are hard to miss on the streets of Gaza.
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