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Boise Pastor Now Imprisoned 2 Years

It's been two years to the day since Pastor Saeed Abedini of Boise was imprisoned in Iran. But his supporters in Idaho and across the world are determined to show he is not forgotten. Vigils for Abedini will be held in more than 400 cities and 30 countries Friday. The local vigil will begin at noon at the New Hope Church of the Nazerene, located at 8585 West Overland Road. Attendees plan to pray for Abedini's release. Supporters will gather again at the State Capitol at 6 p.m. The pastor is being held in an Iranian prison for what the Iranian government says is a threat to national security. But his family has insisted Abedini was targeted because of his Christian faith/KTVB. More here.

Question: Do you think Iran responds to world opinion in a situation like this?



D.F. Oliveria
D.F. (Dave) Oliveria joined The Spokesman-Review in 1984. He currently is a columnist and compiles the Huckleberries Online blog and writes about North Idaho in his Huckleberries column.

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