With two weeks passing since NH native James Foley was kidnapped by Gaddafi's forces, the journalist's family & friends continue efforts to bring their loved one back home.
This undated still image from video released Thursday, April 7, 2011 by GlobalPost, shows James Foley of Rochester, N.H., a freelance contributor for GlobalPost, in Benghazi, Libya. GlobalPost said it has been told Foley was taken prisoner in Libya on Tuesday, April 5, 2011. ROCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — The father of a Boston-based freelance correspondent from New Hampshire who's missing in Libya is appealing for his son's release.
John Foley says Monday marks the 14th night his son James Foley has been a prisoner of the Libyan government. He appeals to Libya and to leader Moammar Gadhafi (MOO'-ah-mar gah-DAH'-fee) to release the 37-year-old Rochester, N.H., journalist.
Foley was covering the conflict in Libya for the Boston-based GlobalPost and was taken prisoner April 5 by forces loyal to Gadhafi. Rebel forces have been trying to end Gadhafi's four-decade rule.
GlobalPost reports Libyan authorities haven't confirmed the whereabouts of Foley and three other journalists captured while reporting on the outskirts of the key oil town Brega, where fighting has been continuous.
Grandmother Olga Wright, left, Diane Foley, mother, and John Foley, father, attend a vigil Sunday, April 17, 2011 in Rochester, N.H. for the release of their son and grandson James Foley, 37, a freelance contributor for GlobalPost, who was taken prisoner in Libya along with three other journalists by forces loyal to Moammar Gadhafi. (AP Photo/Foster's Daily Democrat, EJ Hersom)The other reporters kidnapped on April 5 include Clare Gillis, U.S.;Manu Brabo, Spain; and Anton Hammerl, London.
GlobalPost says a candlelight vigil was held at the Foley family's church in Rochester on Sunday night.
For more information about James Foley and to sign a petition calling for his release, visit http://freefoley.org.