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The BBC is holding a worldwide vigil today for Alan Johnston, BBC Gaza Correspondent, to mark 100 days since he was captured in Gaza by gunmenIn recent days Hamas has called on the Islamic group holding the BBC reporter to release him, but so far no movement.

Alan's parents are being joined by villagers at their home in Lochgoilhead, Scotland, where they will release 100 balloons at 2.15pm (BST).

He has not been seen now since he was seized at gunpoint on his way home in Gaza City on March 12.

Some 170,000 people have signed a petition on the BBC website calling for Alan's release. Add your name here.

Published Jun 20 2007, 04:27 PM by Gordon Macmillan

Filed under: BBC

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