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Posted: June 5, 2011 Filed under: Foreign Affairs, Hillary Clinton, Libya, Women's Rights | Tags: Iman Obeidi 8 CommentsIman Obeidi is on her way to the U.S. compliments of Madam Secretary.
Marwa Obeidi told the Associated Press that a human rights group aided by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton arranged for Iman and their father to travel in a private plane to Washington by way of Malta and Austria.
The U.S. State Department had expressed concern for Obeidi’s safety after she was deported from Qatar.
Meanwhile, Libyan authorities in Tripoli have dismissed Obeidi as a drunk, a prostitute and a thief.
“Iman constantly felt scared and threatened even in Benghazi,” said her mother. “She was worried that at any moment Kadafi’s men would be near to kill her.”
Marwa Obeidi told the Associated Pres that her sister’s top priority in the U.S. would be to receive psychological treatment and to continue her studies.
“I am sure they will greet her with such warmth and kindness,” she said. “We are happy for her.”
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I just saw this story and was about to post it–saw you did it. This is wonderful news!
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/06/05/501364/main20069089.shtml
great minds!!!
Yes, it is very good news to hear and I hope she gets the help she needs and some peace of mind.
Fantastic news! I’m so glad. And totally not surprised that Hillary helped make it happen.
Great news indeed!
That’s my girl, Hillary!
People idolize Oprah and that’s all well and good, but what a force for good is Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton.
Long may she wave.
Wow, big sigh of relief….
Wonderful news. I’m glad somebody in this administration will do the right thing. And of course it would be Madame Secretary.