ALEX SAAB IS FREE! Venezuelan Diplomat was Kidnapped by U.S.
A peoples’ victory — Alex Saab is free and home in Venezuela!
Venezuela Welcomes Release of Diplomat Alex Saab (Telesur)
Release of Venezuelan diplomat Alex Nain Saab Morá. Dec. 20, 2023. | Photo: X/@yvangil [on Telesur
A HISTORY OF STRUGGLE TO FREE ALEX SAAB:
Webinar: September 17: Alex Saab: From Venezuelan Diplomat to Political Prisoner in the US
Health emergency! Free Alex Saab now!
Latest information: Alliance for Global Justice
Webinar on Alex Saab case, Feb. 16
Alex Saab on trial
Venezuelan Diplomat Alex Saab Imprisoned for Circumventing US Sanctions
US Hybrid War against Venezuela Goes to Court: The Case of Venezuelan Diplomat Alex Saab
In NYC & Cities Across the U.S.: Screening of new movie – ‘Alex Saab, A Diplomat Kidnapped’; Fri at 6pm – NYC
Imprisoned Venezuelan Diplomat Contests Extraterritorial Judicial Abuse
Alex Saab’s statement to US Federal Court | Sign on to save the life of Alex Saab
Free Alex Saab Demonstration Wed., Feb 16: NYC: 5:30pm – Miami: 8 AM – Wash. DC: Noon
Alex Saab’s case – U.S. Political and Legal Damage
Letter from Alex Saab – fighting Extradition to the U.S.
Palabras de Camilla Fabri Saab
Alex Saab’s case–Legally, politically damaging to the U.S
Press Release: Alex Saab’s case is legal and policy damage for the United States
MIAMI DEFENDERS OF TWICE U.S. KIDNAPPED VENEZUALAN AMBASSADOR, ALEX SAAB, RALLY FOR HIS RELEASE
U.S. illegally extradites Venezuelan diplomat from Cabo Verde to the U.S.
The U.S. flies Alex Saab out from Cabo Verde without court order or extradition treaty
Cape Verde, Nearing Designation as Human Rights Abuser, Criticised Heavily by the United Nations
Free Alex Saab Delegation at the African Bar Association
Alex Saab defense team works to win his release
Alex Saab defense team confident of winning his release
The struggle to free Alex Saab continues
Join the international campaign to #FreeAlexSaab and take action!
Alex Saab/Arrest warrant in someone else’s name
UN HRC Letters combined regarding Venezuelan diplomat Saab
June 16, 2021: UN Committee Rules on Detention of Venezuelan Diplomat Saab
The case of Alex Saab – US abduction of Venezuelan diplomat, a global challenge
FREE ALEX SAAB: Interview of delegation: CV Diaspora TV
June 6, 2021: Delegation fights to win Alex Saab’s freedom
June 6, 2021: Updates from #FreeAlexSaab Delegation currently in Cabo Verde
SIGN to Free Alex Saab – Venezuelan Diplomat Kidnapped by U.S.
Venezuelan diplomat kidnapped by U.S. – Held in isolation and denied medical care in Cabo Verde! #FreeAlexSaab!
Sign now to demand his freedom!
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U.S. authorities ordered his arrest, and Alex Saab was pulled off a plane on June 12, 2020, during a refuelling stop in the Republic of Cabo Verde, an island nation off Africa’s West Coast.
Saab, a Venezuelan diplomat to the African Union, was on a humanitarian mission to Iran at the time of his seizure to arrange emergency shipments of food, medicine, and essential supplies for Venezuela. Detained and imprisoned in total isolation and darkness in Cabo Verde for the past year, Saab has also been tortured.
Saab is battling cancer and urgently needs to be cared for by his doctors in Venezuela. MORE
June 2, 2021: International #FreeAlexSaab Solidarity Delegation on Its Way to Cabo Verde
The International #FreeAlexSaab Solidarity Committee emergency delegation is on its way to Cabo Verde to meet with kidnapped Venezuelan diplomat, Alex Saab, who has been held in isolation in the African island nation for the past year. The US is trying to extradite the Venezuelan diplomat for the “crime” of securing food for the hungry in “violation” of the illegal US sanctions.
Leading the humanitarian delegation is Cabo Verdean religious leader Bishop Felipe Teixeira, joined by Cabo Verdean politician Pericles Tavares along with human rights activists Sara Flounders of International Action Center and Roger Harris of Task Force on the Americas. MORE
June 3, 2021: Hope Rising As First International Delegation Set To Arrive Cape Verde Over Alex Saab Case
All is set for the first International Solidarity Committee emergency delegation to arrive in Cape Verde to evaluate the flagrant violation of diplomatic immunity of Venezuelan diplomat, Alex Saab, and discuss the humanitarian importance of his role in his embattled country.
The humanitarian committee led by famous Cape Verde religious leader, Bishop Felipe Teixeira, is part of an ongoing international solidarity campaign to secure the release of Saab and prevent his extradition to the United States.
Also on the delegation is foremost Cape Verde politician, Pericles Tavares; Human rights activists, Sara Flounders of International Action Center and Roger Harris of Task Force on the Americas. MORE
June 3, 2021: First International solidarity delegation to arrive Cape Verde over Alex Saab’s case
PLATFORM TIMES reports that the humanitarian committee led by famous Cape Verde religious leader, Bishop Felipe Teixeira, is part of an ongoing international solidarity campaign to secure the release of Saab and prevent his extradition to the United States.
Also on the delegation is foremost Cape Verde politician, Pericles Tavares; Human rights activists, Sara Flounders of International Action Center and Roger Harris of Task Force on the Americas. MORE
June 3, 2021: First International Delegation to Arrive Cape Verde Over Alex Saab’s Detention
Cape Verde will receive the first International Solidarity Committee emergency delegation who will be in the country to assess the continous violation of diplomatic immunity of Alex Saab, a Venezuelan diplomat, and also discuss how important his role is in the country.
The famous Cape Verde Religious Leader, Bishop Felipe Teixeira will lead the humanitarian committee which is part of an ongoing international solidarity campaign to ensure the release of saab and stop his extradition to the US.
Other members of the delegation includes, Human rights Activists, Sara Flouder of International Action Centre, Roger Harris of Task Force on the Americas and Cape Verde Politician, Pericles Tavares. MORE
3 June 2021: International humanitarian delegation to visit Cape Verde over Alex Saab detention
A team of humanitarians and human right activists in the #FreeAlexSaab Solidarity Committee will this weekend embark on an emergency visit to Cape Verde to meet with Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab.
The delegation is made up of Cabo Verdean religious leader Bishop Felipe Teixeira, joined by Cabo Verdean politician Pericles Tavares along with human rights activists Sara Flounders of International Action Center and Roger Harris of Task Force on the Americas.
Their mission is to “evaluate Mr. Saab’s situation and discuss his truncated mission to Iran on a humanitarian mission for Venezuela”. MORE
6/1/21: International delegation of legal experts and activists prepares to visit Alex Saab in Cape Verde to learn about the case firsthand, raise awareness about the case, and awaken public opinion to his plight.
5/29/21: Boston School Bus Drivers Union (USW Local 8751) passes resolution demanding the immediate Release Venezuelan Diplomat Alex Saab (Orinoco Tribune, May 30, 2021)
TWITTER: @FreedomForAlexSaab #FreeAlexSaab
BACKGROUND
May 27, 2021: Venezuelan diplomat kidnapped: Release Alex Saab!
Nearly a year ago, on June 12, 2020, Alex Saab was pulled off a plane at an U.S. demand for his arrest, during a refueling stop in the Republic of Cabo Verde, a small and very poor island archipelago nation off the West Coast of Africa.
Saab, a Venezuelan diplomat to the African Union, was on a humanitarian mission to Iran at the time of his seizure to arrange emergency shipments of food, medicines and essential supplies for Venezuela. Held in Cabo Verde since then, Saab was held for months in prison in total isolation and darkness and has been tortured. MORE
- World police: Washington seeks to imprison foreign businesspeople for violating illegal US sanctions (Grayzone Project, April 27, 2021)
- US Extradition of Alex Saab is Illegal & Unfounded: Lawyers & Legal Experts (International Delegation Proposed) (Orinoco Tribune, May 21, 2021)
- US Trying to Extradite Venezuelan Diplomat for the ‘Crime’ of Securing Food for the Hungry: The Case of Alex Saab v. The Empire – (Counterpunch, May 25, 2021), (Venezuela Analysis, May 26th 2021)
- (español) Policía mundial: Washington busca encarcelar a empresarios extranjeros por incumplir sanciones ilegales – (Grayzone Project, May 1, 2021)
- Venezuelan diplomat kidnapped: Release Alex Saab! (International Action Center, May 27, 2021), (Workers World, May 27, 2021)
- Webinar: Alex Saab’s Lawyer: ‘How the US Starves Nations’ – May 19, 2021 (English and Spanish recording)
Additional articles:
- ‘Extradition Request For Detained Venezuelan Politically Motivated’- Defence team – (Elendu Report, May 21, 2021)
- ‘It’s Political Motivated’ – Defence Team Reacts To Extradition Request For Alex Saab – (Amiloaded News, May 21, 2021)
- Defence Counsels Berate Alleged Planned Extradition Of Venezuelan Diplomat, Saab – (City Mirror News, May 21, 2021)
- Defence team insists extradition request for Alex Saab by US govt. is political – (Platform Times, May 22, 2021)
- West Africa: Ecowas Court Orders Cape Verde to Release Venezuelan Diplomat Saab – (All Africa, March 17, 2021)
- Alex Saab Case Sets Dangerous Precedents In Terms Of Extraterritorial Judicial Abuses- Legal Practitioner – (City Mirror News, May 24, 2021)
- How Venezuela’s resistance to United States’ interference contributed to Alex Saab’s arrest – (Platform Times, May 24, 2021)
- REPORT: Alex Saab Illegal Detention Setting Bad Precedent In Humanitarian Mission – (Platform Times, May 24, 2021)
- (español) ¡VENCEREMOS! Comenzó campaña de recaudación de firmas por la libertad de Alex Saab (+FIRMA AQUÍ) – (Lechuginos, 29 mayo, 2021)
Alex in his own words:
Africa Day: Freedom can never be taken for granted, by Ambassador Alex Saab
May 25, 2021
This day is symbolic. On this day of celebration, it is the heart of all freedom fighters that we hear beating in unison. On May 25, 2021, we celebrate the liberation of a continent and peoples oppressed by imperialism and the West’s insatiable thirst for conquest. This ferocious quest for imperialist domination has led to the enslavement of Africa for centuries….
Reference Documents:
- Enviado Especial – Foreign Relations letter, Arreaza (espanol)
- Representante Permanente Alterno de Venezuela ante la Unión Africana part 1 (español)
- Representante Permanente Alterno de Venezuela ante la Unión Africana part 2 (espanol)
- Maduro letter to Iran Lider Supremo part 1 (espanol)
- Maduro letter to Iran Lider Supremo part 2 (espanol)
- Procura humanitaria de insumos de gran necesidad – Arreaza
- Letter to Moussa Faki Mahat – African Union Commission (English)
- DOCUMENTO_INTRODUZIDO_NO_SUPREMO_TRIBUNAL_2
- PEDIDO_FINAL_DE_HABEAS_CORPUS_POR_ANTONIO_ALT_TAVARES_WO_EN
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