Today marks the first U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, a day to honor and remember Americans held captive abroad. Various politicians and officials reaffirm their commitment to bringing back Americans wrongfully detained overseas, emphasizing the importance of freedom and justice. The day serves to raise awareness about the plight of American hostages and those detained on trumped-up charges worldwide, including individuals held by countries like China, Russia, Afghanistan, Hamas-controlled Gaza, and Iran. Efforts are focused on ensuring the safe return of all unjustly detained Americans, with a particular mention of individuals held by Hamas terrorists for an extended period.
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March 9 is U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, a day to remember Americans unlawfully held abroad and ensure their names are not overlooked. It’s time to #BringThemHomeNow. https://t.co/nfmOeoYbJA
On the first National Hostage & Wrongful Detainee Day, we are reminded of countless Americans held abroad who must be reunited with their families and loved ones. Today is an opportunity to reaffirm our efforts to free wrongfully detained Americans. #BringThemHome
Today, we mark U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, bringing awareness to the plight of Americans held captive abroad. We will not stop working until every single hostage — including those held by Hamas, Russia, and Iran — is safely returned home.
It’s Saturday, March 9, 2024. WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained by the FSB Mar 29, 2023. 346 DAYS AGO. Today, the United States of America marks the first National Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day. FREE EVAN NOW! Journalism is not a crime! #IStandWithEvan https://t.co/qd2kjIhbW4
Through the National Defense Authorization Act, Congress established today as the inaugural National Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day. I am glad Congress has set aside this day to signify our relentless pursuit to bring all unjustly detained Americans home. We will do all that…
Today is the first federally recognized National Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, established to make sure that Americans who are unjustly detained abroad are not forgotten. We will continue to stand with American hostages and their families until every hostage, including… https://t.co/UXtIIGVQf2
On U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, we recognize the Americans and their families who are held hostage or wrongly detained. The plight of Americans unjustly detained abroad is excruciating. We must not forget them and continue to fight to bring them home.
Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day will be annually recognized on March 9 https://t.co/3YU416mpPF
On U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, we remember Americans unlawfully held abroad and ensure their names are not overlooked. It’s time to #BringThemHomeNow https://t.co/qCPFuMIkk3
Today marks the first federally recognized U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day. https://t.co/zggwMLXlP3
March 9th is the first National Hostage & Wrongful Detainee Day. My thoughts, prayers, and votes are with the hundreds of Americans unjustly imprisoned abroad, including the 6 held hostage by Hamas. Let’s bring them home and crush Hamas. https://t.co/r7L5Iss7GC
Today, we celebrate the first annual National Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, where we honor American hostages and those detained on trumped-up charges around the world, as well as the families who suffer in their absence. https://t.co/J05o42YylN
On the first annual U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, we need to remind the nation that Americans have been held hostage by Hamas terrorists for more than five months. We must do everything we can to bring these Americans — and every hostage — home now. https://t.co/enOFnOzTRi
Today marks the first federally recognized US Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day to ensure stories of Americans unjustly detained abroad are never forgotten. To American detainees and their families, we see you, we hear you, and we won’t stop working until every hostage is home. https://t.co/Gl0q3FCKmi
On the inaugural National Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, we reaffirm our support in helping those who are wrongfully detained abroad. We must keep these hostages and their families at the forefront of our minds and do everything possible to bring them home safely. I am… https://t.co/dKX1GtDdmB
Today marks the first federally recognized National Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day. We stand in solidarity with those who have been unjustly held captive, reminding the world of the importance of freedom and justice. https://t.co/wLEtHMAKKW
On March 9th, we recognize U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day to honor and remember Americans held captive abroad. We will not stop working until every American unjustly held abroad is safely back home. #BringThemHomeNow https://t.co/Icq9NKY9ME
On March 9, we recognize U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day to honor and remember Americans held captive abroad. I am committed to doing everything within my power to #BringThemHomeNow. https://t.co/FXd0wgwgsf
Today is the first National Hostage & Wrongfully Detainee Day. When you see this flag remember the dozens of US families hoping loved ones to be freed by countries like China, Russia, Afghanistan & Hamas-controlled Gaza. H/t @CamJourno https://t.co/7NmSnEugOF
Today is the first U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day. A day that we reaffirm our mission to bring home Americans who are wrongfully held overseas. https://t.co/V2RELEYOTL
"Beginning this year, March 9 will now commemorate National Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day—a day for our entire nation to pause and remember Bob Levinson," the retired FBI agent who was abducted from Iran's Kish Island on March 9, 2007, "and all Americans unjustly held…
On March 29, it will be a year since WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained by Russian security forces while meeting a source at a restaurant in Yekaterinburg. In TIME, @CharlotteAlter reports on the fight to free him. https://t.co/clxCz6f9Tf