CONCORD, New Hampshire — The family of a New Hampshire journalist missing in Syria for nearly a year plans to mark his 40th birthday with a plea for his safe return.
James Foley was last seen Nov. 22 in northwestern Syria. He was contributing videos to Agence France-Presse for the media company GlobalPost. The company says he likely was abducted by a pro-Syrian government military group.
Investigators said this summer they believe Foley is being held near Damascus with one or more Western journalists.
His parents, John and Diane Foley, will lead a prayer vigil Friday evening at a church in Rochester.
James Foley was held by government forces in Libya in 2011 while covering that country’s civil war. He was released after six weeks.
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