We have received information from the staff of Senator Pat Toomey, (R-PA), that they have reached out to the Department of State concerning imprisoned Qatar Poet Mohammad al-Ajami. We will update when more information is forthcoming. You can contact Senator Toomey via his website: http://toomey.senate.gov and let the Senator know of your support for the release of the poet.
Our previous articles: January 27th – Freedom for Poet Mohammad al-Ajami ?, He’s still in prison for writing a…. poem, Robes in a Bunch Sends Poet to Jail for Life
My message to Senator Toomey ~
Update: On January 27th the appeal of Mohammad al-Ajami was heard in Qatar. A ruling on the appeal is expected on February 25, 2013. Until then, the poet remains in prison.
As a native Philadelphia poet, I am thankful for the freedom of speech in America. Unfortunately, Mohammad al-Ajami has suffered
imprisonment because of a poem that he has written.
Your assistance is requested in his release.
Thank you in advance for any help that you can lend him.
I would only hope that if I were him, someone would be willing to ask for help for me.
Sincerely yours,
Diane Sahms-Guarnieri, poet.
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