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Alan Johnston
By Huw Leslie | July 7, 2007
It’s difficult to express just how pleased I feel that I can remove the ‘Free Alan Johnston’ badge from the sidebar. It’s absolutely fantastic that he has been freed, not only because of him but because of the symbol he has become for journalistic freedom and mission.
It’s good for the middle east as well. I’m strongly in favour of the west opening discussions with Hamas, and I suspect that this is already secretly taking place. Of course Hamas needs to recognise Israel and renounce violence, but the west also needs to recognise that Hamas is the democratically elected party of government of Palestine, and appreciate why that has happened. With the appointment of TB as Middle East envoy for the Quartet and the release of Alan Johnston I’m hoping that we’ve reached a point where the peace process will be given renewed energy - it’s not like we’ve got any choice if we want a secure and just world in the future.
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