N. Korea Sentences Journalists Laura Ling, Euna Lee to 12 Years in Prison
Harry Mok - June 7, 2009
The harsh sentences [1] seems to be a bargaining chip [2] the North Korean government in its negotiations [3] over its nuclear program with the United States.
Journalist Roxana Saberi's [4] release from Iran was secured after international pressue. Let's hope the same can be done for Ling and Lee.
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