After the sentencing of journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee to 12 years hard labor for “committing hostilities against the Korean nation and illegal entry,” their families have released the following statement.
“The families of Laura Ling and Euna Lee are shocked and devastated by the outcome their trial. Laura and Euna are journalists who went to the China-North Korea border to do a job. We don’t know what really happened on March 17, but if they wandered across the border without permission, we apologize on their behalf and we are certain that they have also apologized. We believe that the three months they have already spent under arrest with little communication with their families is long enough. We ask the Government of North Korea to show compassion and grant Laura and Euna clemency and allow them to return home to their families.”
Amen!
Both families are “very concerned about their mental state and well being,” especially because Ling suffers from a stomach ulcer.
Also, Euna’s 4 year old daughter has been miserable in the absence of her mother.
Heartbreaking!
We hope that North Korea can put aside politics for the safe return of these women.
[Image via AP Images.]
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