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Freedom quote for 5/14/2025
Conceit, arrogance, and egotism are the essentials of patriotism.
(Emma Goldman)

Saturday, December 09, 2006

People rally for Hicks's return


Australia: "The father of Guantanamo Bay detainee David Hicks will lead a rally in Adelaide today in a bid to end his son's detention.

"This weekend marks five years since Mr Hicks was detained and his supporters have called for a national day of action around the country.

"Terry Hicks says he hopes the rally will pressure South Australian Liberal MPs to help to bring his son back to Australia for what he says would be a fair trial.

"The rally will hear from children's writer Mem Fox, Adelaide lawyer Brian Deegan, who lost his son in the Bali bombings, and the Hicks's family lawyer, Stephen Kenny.

"At Town Hall in Sydney, crowds are beginning to gather carrying orange balloons that read, 'Bring Hicks Home'.

"They will hear speakers including Greens Senator Kerry Nettle and the former Guantanamo prisoner Mamdouh Habib.

"The speakers will call on Prime Minister John Howard and Attorney-General Philip Ruddock to negotiate the release of Mr Hicks ..."
ABC News

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