An Appeal for the Release of Susanne Osthoff
December 4, 2005 IW&A Documents, 7
Updated December 8, 2005
Fifteen archaeological, cultural-heritage and humanitarian
non-governmental organizations from around the world appeal for the
release of archaeologist Susanne
Osthoff and her escort in Iraq.
For immediate release.
New York, December 8, 2005
Press contacts:
Roger Atwood: (202) 518 8630,
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Micah Garen: (646) 526 4361,
micah@fourcornersmedia.net
STATEMENT
We, the undersigned cultural organizations, are deeply concerned about
the safety of Susanne Osthoff and her escort, and we appeal for
Susanne’s swift release so that she may be reunited with her family.
An archaeologist and humanitarian aid worker, Susanne has worked
tirelessly for many years to aid the Iraqi people and to preserve the
cultural treasures of Iraq for all Iraqis. She is truly a friend
to all the people of Iraq.
We appeal to those holding Susanne for her safe release, and for the
safe release of her escort, and trust that you will return them to
their families who love them.
World Archaeological
Congress
Claire Smith,
President
Society for
American Archaeology
Kenneth M. Ames,
President
Archaeological
Institute of America
Archaeologists for
Human Rights
Sinje Caren Stoyke,
Chairwoman
Register of
Professional Archaeologists
Charles M.
Niquette, President
Lawyers’ Committee
for Cultural Heritage Preservation
Global Heritage Fund
Jeff Morgan,
President
Society for
Historical Archaeology
Dr. Judy Bense,
President
Saving Antiquities
for Everyone – SAFE
Cindy Ho, President
ICON – World
Monuments Fund
Angela Schuster,
Editor-in-Chief
The American
Academic
Research Institute in Iraq
McGuire Gibson,
President
The International Association for Assyriology
Jack M. Sasson, President
Carr Foundation
Greg Carr, President
International Rescue Committee
American Schools of Oriental Research
Lawrence T. Geratry, President