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WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. government is generally doing a good job in its dealings with the families of Americans held hostage abroad, but the families of Americans wrongfully detained by foreign governments believe their loved ones should get more attention from U.S. authorities, according…
The James W. Foley Legacy Foundation announced today the addition of Jim O’Brien, former special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, to its board of directors.
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Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida shared a video last week comparing his experience of sitting through President Trump’s impeachment trial to being “held hostage.” It is appalling that a member of Congress, or anyone within the U.S. government, would find it appropriate to compare…
The James W. Foley Legacy Foundation today announced the speakers and honorees for its 5th Annual James W. Foley Freedom Awards gala to be held on April 1, 2020.
The James W. Foley Legacy Foundation welcomes the Taliban’s release of American Kevin C. King and Australian Timothy J. Weeks.
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By Diane Foley, Art Sotloff and Shirley Sotloff
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The mother of slain journalist James Foley writes about her work protecting journalists and American hostages abroad. “Unmasking Jihadi John” will premiere July 31 on HBO.
The families of Americans taken hostage or unjustly detained abroad say the U.S. government’s relatively new hostage policy is of great value as they grapple with one of the most challenging experiences a family can face, according to the findings of a new study released today.
The James W. Foley Legacy Foundation announced today that it has named Margaux Ewen as its new executive director based in Washington with the goal of encouraging attention to its key issues of advocating for the safe return of Americans held hostage abroad and promoting safety for freelance journalists.
Annual dinner to be held April 2 at Washington’s National Press Club with Christiane Amanpour as keynote speaker.
Mrs. Foley has a desperately keen understanding of what happens in a conflict zone. “Jim” was her son, the freelance photojournalist James W. Foley. He was kidnapped in 2012 while covering the Syrian civil war, held hostage for 21 months and brutally murdered in 2014…
The following open letter was written and signed by six families of dual and foreign nationals who have been imprisoned in Iran. This story is being shared by The James W. Foley Legacy Foundation on behalf of Center for Human Rights in Iran.
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