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ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ marks Alan Johnston's 100 days in captivity
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ is holding a worldwide vigil tomorrow (Wednesday 20 June) for Alan Johnston, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Gaza Correspondent, to mark 100 days since he was captured in Gaza.
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Alan's parents will be joined by villagers at their home in Lochgoilhead, Scotland, where they will release 100 balloons at 2.15pm (BST).
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Also at 2.15pm (BST), Alan's colleagues across the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ will pause for a moment in their work to show their support. Staff will be holding posters and wearing T-shirts with messages calling for Alan's release.
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ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ News 24 and ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World will carry the events live.
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Among those taking part:
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- In London, the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust and members of the Executive board, Alan's colleagues at Television Centre and Bush House;
- Bureaux in Washington, New York, Brussels, Jerusalem and Kabul;
- Members of the EastEnders cast and crew on Albert Square;
- The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ crew at the Glastonbury Festival.
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Director of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ News, Helen Boaden, said: "On the hundredth day we are more steadfast in our support for Alan than ever and our thoughts are always with his family."
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Alan has not been seen since he was seized at gunpoint on his way home in Gaza City on 12 March.
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Some 170,000 people have signed a petition on the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ website calling for Alan's release.
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Names can be added to the petition at: bbc.co.uk/haveyoursay.
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ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ News Publicity
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