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Thank You for Helping Spread the Message to #FreeRasool

Your support means a lot to us, but the fight isn't over yet.

It has been nearly two months since Iraqi journalist Mohammed Ismael Rasool was arrested in Turkey on the false charge of aiding terrorists, while working on a story for VICE News.

Today, for two hours, all of our digital channels went dark to protest this unjust treatment. In response, we've seen people and media organizations from around the world come together as one to call for Rasool's release and advocate for global press freedom. We at VICE want to thank all of you for your support and commitment to this fight.

The #FreeRasool hashtag trended in New York City, Canada, London, DC, and—most importantly—Turkey. In that short time, we also received over 8,000 signatures on our Change.org petition imploring the Turkish government to do the right thing and grant Mohammed Rasool his freedom.

Your help means a lot to us, but the fight isn't over yet. Please continue to tweet your support and share the Free Rasool petition. Let's make sure Turkey gets the message that we, as an international community, will not relent until Rasool is out from behind bars.