In Memoriam: Fathi el-Jahmi
Amnesty International USA Group 11 is deeply saddened by the death of Libyan prisoner of conscience and Group 11 special focus case Fathi el-Jahmi on May 21, 2009 in an Amman, Jordon hospital following his transfer from detention at the Tripoli Medical Center in Libya.
A courageous, principled advocate for political reform, Mr. el-Jahmi had been detained for years by the Libyan government solely for his peaceful expression of freedom of speech in demanding justice and democracy in his country.
Group 11 championed his case and participated in efforts by Amnesty International to call for his release. We signed petitions and wrote letters to government officials on his behalf and sent messages of encouragement and solidarity directly to Mr. el-Jahmi.
We offer our sincere condolences to his family and hope that his example will inspire others to take up the cause for human rights.
