Tomorrow Canberrans will be calling on the Howard Government to bring David Hicks home.
December 9 marks the fifth year of imprisonment for David Hicks, an Australian citizen held at Guantanamo Bay. That’s five years with no charges laid and no chance of his release in sight.
The rally to bring David Hicks home will be held on the grass outside Federation Mall, opposite Parliament House at 12 noon, Saturday 9 December. This event has been organised by Fathers Nikolai Blaskow and Richard Browning.
“Given Mr Hicks has not been given a proper and fair trial, and one appears unlikely in the immediate future, he should be brought back to Australia”, Senator Lundy said in support of the rally.
“Now is the time for the Government to reconsider its position, embrace the rule of law, and take this opportunity to end the injustice for an Australian citizen overseas”, Senator Lundy said.
“I will continue to pursue this matter vigorously.”
Labor believes that moves to bring Mr. Hicks home are long overdue and calls on the Government to take action right now.
Contact: Rachel Allen – 0418 488 295 or 6277 3334
