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The National News: Family of US-Lebanese citizen sues Iran over his jailing and death
“‘Our father was completely healthy before. He went to Lebanon at 225 pounds (102 kilograms) and came back 150 pounds (68kg). He obtained the Epstein Barr Virus at the Lebanese General Security prison and because it went untreated for months under terrible conditions, it developed into lymphoma cancer which later took his life,’ Zoya Fakhoury, one of his four daughters, told The National.”
Washington Post: Family of Late NH man held in Lebanon starts foundation
“There are so many other people that are in my dad’s shoes right now we don’t know about,” said Macy Fakhoury, one of Amer Fakhoury’s daughters. “So many of them can be hidden or brushed under the table. ... We want to help these people and we want to bring light to this injustice.”
SeacoastOnline: Fakhoury family launches nonprofit to help hostages overseas
“The family says the goal of the Amer Fakhoury Foundation is to honor the late Amer and turn their pain into something positive that can fill financial and advocacy gaps for kidnapped individuals and their families.
“We want to avoid this for other individuals,” said Guila Fakhoury, one of Amer’s four adult daughters. “We’re trying to avoid what happened to us and help other families.””
Union Leader: Fakhoury family fights for families of hostages
“The family told Shaheen that American aid being sent to the country of Lebanon is not helping people in need and they hope to inspire change.
According to a bilateral relations fact sheet released on Sept. 28 by the U.S. Department of State, America has provided more than $4 billion in foreign assistance to Lebanon since 2010.
“Every person who undergoes a hostage crisis, they see the gaps in the system and each story brings about more change. We just hope our foundation fills a gap,” Zoya Fakhoury said.”