Another blow to the freedom of press: Detaining Gonzalo Lira in Ukraine.

Please support Gonzalo Lira by retweeting this Tweet or writing an email:

Gonzalo Lira, agree with him on anything else or not, was arrested by Ukraine SBU *specifically* for stating FACTS about Ukrainian Nazism & shelling civilians.

Please retweet, pressure/expose these hypocrites – > @USEmbassyKyiv @hrw @amnestyusa

Gonzalo today, you tomorrow.

— Brian Berletic (@BrianJBerletic) May 6, 2023

https://ua.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/arrest-of-a-u-s-citizen/ – kyivacs@state.gov
https://de.usembassy.gov/de/ – feedback@usembassy.de
http://www.echile.de/ – echile.alemania@minrel.gob.cl
https://germany.mfa.gov.ua/de – emb_de@mfa.gov.ua
https://www.amnesty.de – info@amnesty.de
https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de – poststelle@auswaertiges-amt.de

Gonzalo Lira has the citizenships of both US and Chile.

The Finnish online newspaper Helsinki Times on this matter:

„While it is true that Lira has criticised the Zelensky regime and the eight-year-long shelling of Donbas residents by Kyiv, he has not participated in any activities other than exercising his right to free speech as a citizen and respected journalist. Whether or not we agree with Lira’s opinions, freedom of speech must not be restricted, especially during times of conflict. These are the values we claim to be defending.“

https://www.helsinkitimes.fi/world-int/23512-detaining-gonzalo-lira-another-blow-to-the-freedom-of-press-in-ukraine.html

Marlene Hilsenrath

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Statement Brian Berletic (The New Atlas):
Ukraine Jails US Commentator Gonzalo Lira for Speaking Uncomfortable Facts
https://youtu.be/4DmN8tGNlGU
https://odysee.com/@LandDestroyer:8/ukraine-jails-us-commentator-gonzalo:a

Statement Larry Johnson:
“THOSE WHO DO NOT LEARN HISTORY ARE DOOMED TO REPEAT IT”
https://sonar21.com/those-who-do-not-learn-history-are-doomed-to-repeat-it/

Article Helsinki Times:
Detaining Gonzalo Lira: Another blow to the freedom of press in Ukraine
https://www.helsinkitimes.fi/world-int/23512-detaining-gonzalo-lira-another-blow-to-the-freedom-of-press-in-ukraine.html

Gonzalo Lira’s YouTube channels:
https://www.youtube.com/@theroundtablegonzalolira5818/featured
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa6Kdqw2zP6r0QnIxCAsUvw/videos

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Draft Email:

Dear Sirs,

The blogger Gonzalo Lira, a US and Chilean citizen, was arrested in Ukraine for exercising his right to freedom of expression.

I protest in the strongest possible terms and urge you to do everything you can to secure his immediate release.

Details are reported at: https://www.helsinkitimes.fi/world-int/23512-detaining-gonzalo-lira-another-blow-to-the-freedom-of-press-in-ukraine.html

Kind regards,

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Vorlage E-Mail:

Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren,

der Blogger Gonzalo Lira, ein US- und chilenischer Bürger, wurde in der Ukraine wegen Ausübung seines Rechts auf freie Meinungsäußerung verhaftet.

Ich protestiere auf das Schärfste und fordere Sie auf, alles für seine sofortige Freilassung zu unternehmen.

Einzelheiten können Sie diesem Artikel entnehmen: https://www.helsinkitimes.fi/world-int/23512-detaining-gonzalo-lira-another-blow-to-the-freedom-of-press-in-ukraine.html

Mit freundlichen Grüßen

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