Laura Ling and Euna Lee were on assignment for Current TV in China. On March 17th they were arrested by two North Korean guards. Since then, these two U.S. journalists have been held in solitary confinement by the North Korean government and have not been allowed contact with their families. Laura and Euna will be going on trial for charges of spying and “hostile acts” on June 4th in North Korea. As this news has not really received national attention, the candlelight vigils are to shine light on to their story.

NEW YORK CITY VIGIL
for the Safe Return of Journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee

On Wednesday, June 3, 2009
6 cities across the country will host public vigils
to bring awareness to the plight of
Laura Ling and Euna Lee
two journalists detained in N. Korea for the past 11 weeks.

Vigils in NYC, DC, Birmingham, LA, & San Francisco have been organized though a grassroots effort to gather peacefully, show support and
bring awareness to the plight of these two women.

WHO: Between 150-200 people will gather for the Candlelight Vigil & Public Performance
DATE: Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
TIME: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Meeting Location:
Washington Square Park (The Fountain)
5th Avenue & Waverly Place
NYC

GUEST PERFORMERS AND SPEAKERS:
IN FORMATION
To volunteer or for more information, please contact:

Danielle Chang * changdanielle@yahoo.com * 917.539.3105

Updates leading up to the vigil will be posted at:

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1040702905#/event.php?eid=85102251771&ref=mf