We are just so grateful to have this family member where she belongs. |
We are not aware of any changes in Jill Carroll's situation. Today our hearts go out to the three Christian Peacemaker activists shown in the video broadcast today on Arab television. We hope the fourth member of the team, who was not shown, is safe and well. |
We are urgently seeking information about Ms. Carroll and are pursuing every avenue to secure her release. |
We simply know she was dropped off at the Iraqi Islamic party headquarters. |
When Jill is ready, the Monitor will begin to tell her story and we will also hold a press conference where she will speak. |
When you're making a video and having to recite certain things with three men with machine guns standing over you, you're probably going to say exactly what you're told to say. |
While we are grateful for the efforts made by so many people to obtain Jill's release, as of today, with the information we have, neither The Christian Science Monitor nor Jill's family is aware of any evidence to support that claim. |
Yesterday was way too soon. I think they're investigating whether she could leave today. But her family wants to make sure that she's strong enough, emotionally and otherwise, to take this step. |