Angelina Jolie Makes Plea on Behalf of Libyan Refugees
by Hilton Hater at .With dangerous protests taking place in Libya, Angelina Jolie released a statement today that takes up the cause of refugees fleeing the troubled country, along with those in Africa's Cote d'Ivoire.
Said this UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador:
"We don't want to look back and find their deaths on our hands. As we witness these newest crises unfold in west and north Africa, it is critical that all parties respect the fundamental right of people in danger to flee to safety. All I'm asking is that civilians be protected, and not targeted or harmed."
Jolie has been in been in Kabul, Afghanistan this week, spending with with residents that are attempting to return home after a decade of exile.
"We need to remember that if we don't support these people in the long term to really get back on their feet, we will see a continued cycle of instability and new crises," she said.
Earlier this year, Jolie and Pitt donated $2 million to a Namibian wildlife refuge. As we often ask: how awesome is Angelina Jolie?!?
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Comments (13 Total)
Angie, i luv u.watever u r doing is great. Please keep it up. U hav a very big heart. U r awesome.
THANK YOU, you share when others don't, making a better world, people in Libya are fighting for freedom and are ready to die for it & are dying now even if meant facing air, sea or land heavy weapons with their bodies. To know their cause is heard and people are supporting their noble cause is great & to do something about it is even greater... If everyone shares instead of talking nonsense the world would be a better place I hope you ignore the low voices & continue with your kindness
LOL WOW how ironic that you want ppl to think of others when your fucking name is TEAM ME good one, thanks for the laughs!!
And two mill is a drop in the hat for her
Agree 100% Null!! Every time I say anything like that hella ppl (ie payed employees of hers) jump all over me cuz they don't want others to believe or know the truth. Say it loud say it proud!! BTW-I also believe that she is still using heroin. Have you noticed lately how she wear clothing to hide her arms and how fucking ugly skinny she is?? Hummm interesting...