We are pleased to announce the release from Guantanamo Bay of Mohammed al-Odaini, a young man who was detained without charge or trial for eight years-- from the age of 18 to 26. He will be returning to his home country of Yemen after spending a good part of his young life in jail for no legitimate reason.
We would like to thank the many Amnesty supporters who sent letters and postcards demanding Odaini's release and standing up for the human rights of all. We would also like to congratualte those who organized events, screenings and vigils. Finally, we at the Midwest Regional Office, located in Chicago, can take personal pride in the fact that two local groups in our region-- Local Group 50 in Chicago and Local Group 139 in Wisconsin-- took up Odaini's case with particular instistence.
Amnesty members and supporters like you make the difference. Your letters and acts of solidarity may well have saved a life.
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
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