Our friend Mohamed Eljami, brother of imprisoned Libyan dissident Fathi Eljahmi, writes:
I just received word that Fathi Eljahmi was seen yesterday by his son Mohamed. According to the report I received "Fathi was so nervous and lost much of his weight." The visit took place under the watch of Libyan security and lasted for 15 minutes. This was the first time Fathi was seen by a member of his family since the first week of June 2005.
The Libyan regime has treated my brother and his family cruelly. They lost their business, an arsonist tried to burn down their house, and the entire family is under surveillance. My family is suffering because Fathi spoke for democracy and justice for the victims of Qadhafi.
Fathi is a trailblazer. He has consistently appealed for help from the U.S. and publicly thanked President Bush, Senator Biden, the American government and the American people.
I fear that my brother's life is at risk and I want the American government to demand independent access to my brother.
Let me take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude for those who have helped and continue to help. I remain eternally grateful for your goodwill. I have great faith that America will continue to stand by my brother.
My brother did not only speak for human rights and the rule of law in Libya. He was an advocate for the victims of Lockerbie, UTA and the victims of West Africa’s wars.
The following quotes are taken from a letter to Qadhafi. The letter was written on May 16, 1992:
"I think your security is tantamount to the security of the Libyan people and there can be no security for you, without the security of the Libyan people.
"As a citizen, who is calling for change in the economic and social policies, for human rights and free expression and for building institutions based state. I feel disheartened that my aspiration may in the future come through Great States, while we currently hold the decision to re-arrange the Libyan home.
"The unity of the country and the security of its soil are at risk. Its unity can be torn apart and bloodshed if it starts, no one can predict its outcome. I am ready to take part in the national reconciliation if accepted from all sides"
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