Sami Rasouli has returned from the Twin Cities to his homeland to be with his people during the US occupation of Iraq. Sami was the owner of Sinbad's Restaurant, a pioneer in introducing Middle Eastern culture to the area. Sami has left his business and hopes to be of some, yet unknown, help to his countryman. He has agreed to send back periodic reports of his journey. For more about Sami, visit our Feature on his mission.

Editor's Note: There is no story included in this article. Sami sent us several pictures of he, the Muslim Peacemakers Team and the Christian Peacemakers team working/meeting in Iraq.

Tom Fox, a member of the Christian Peacemakers Team, was among 4 Americans captured on November 26th, reportedly by an the insurgent group, the Swords of Righteousness Brigade. Fox is a Virginia Quaker who has been active with the CPT for the last couple of years promoting peace in Iraq and acting as a human shield, of sorts. He is seen in these pictures at the Syrian border and in Fallujah as the CPT and Sami's MPT worked to escort 5 Palestinian families and 4 adults who fled the violence of Baghdad.

Mr. Fox is the balding man wearing a blue shirt in the photos.