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Gaza rally for BBC correspondent Gaza rally for BBC correspondent
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Journalists in Gaza are holding a rally to call for the release of BBC reporter Alan Johnston and an end to the kidnap and intimation of reporters. Journalists in Gaza have held a rally to call for the release of BBC reporter Alan Johnston and an end to the kidnap and intimation of reporters.
The demonstration is the latest in a series of appeals since Mr Johnston disappeared two weeks ago on his way home from work in Gaza City.The demonstration is the latest in a series of appeals since Mr Johnston disappeared two weeks ago on his way home from work in Gaza City.
Civil society groups are also expected to attend Sunday's rally. Civil society groups were also expected to attend Sunday's rally.
Palestinian officials have said all possible efforts are being made to secure Mr Johnston's release.Palestinian officials have said all possible efforts are being made to secure Mr Johnston's release.
Gaza has seen numerous demonstrations in support of the BBC correspondent, and last Wednesday Palestinian journalists staged a strike.Gaza has seen numerous demonstrations in support of the BBC correspondent, and last Wednesday Palestinian journalists staged a strike.
There have also been numerous international demands for his immediate release, including from the Arab League, the UK government and the EU.There have also been numerous international demands for his immediate release, including from the Arab League, the UK government and the EU.
Respected reporterRespected reporter
Alan Johnston has been the BBC's correspondent in the Gaza Strip for the past three years - and the only foreign journalist from a major media organisation based in Gaza.Alan Johnston has been the BBC's correspondent in the Gaza Strip for the past three years - and the only foreign journalist from a major media organisation based in Gaza.
The BBC describes him as a highly experienced and respected reporter.The BBC describes him as a highly experienced and respected reporter.
Aged 44, he was born in Tanzania and educated in Scotland.Aged 44, he was born in Tanzania and educated in Scotland.
He joined the BBC World Service in 1991 and has spent eight of the last 16 years as a correspondent, including periods in Uzbekistan and Afghanistan.He joined the BBC World Service in 1991 and has spent eight of the last 16 years as a correspondent, including periods in Uzbekistan and Afghanistan.