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Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ plans rallies for Alan Johnston
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The Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ is planning a series of rallies across the country to highlight the plight of Alan Johnston, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Gaza Correspondent.
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Alan was abducted in Gaza on 12 March. There has been an unsubstantiated claim that he has been killed and his family and colleagues are highly concerned for his safety.
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Since Alan's disappearance, gatherings have taken place every Monday afternoon at the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ's Television Centre and Bush House in London. These, together with events at other Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ locations, will take place again today at 2.15pm.
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At Television Centre, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Director-General Mark Thompson will address staff and Richard Sambrook, Director, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Global News, will do the same outside Bush House.
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Please note there will be no admission to photographers. Pictures will be available via .
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Pooled footage will also be available via the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ.
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KR/Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Press Office
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